Uses of the drug Novynette

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Novynette is one of the birth control pills. The drug Novynette has the active ingredients Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, which is made in the form of film-coated tablets.

1. What is Novynette?

Novynette is an oral contraceptive that contains Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol as the main ingredients. The drug is prepared in the form of round, pale yellow, biconvex film-coated tablets of convex tablets, in which each tablet contains 0.15mg Desogestrel and 0.02mg Ethinylestradiol.

2. How to take and dose of Novynette

Novynette is used on the first day of menstruation with a dose of 1 tablet / day, taken continuously for 21 days. In order not to miss a dose, it is best to take it at the same time of day.
7 days followed by period period, no medication. After this time, continue taking the medicine if you are still menstruating. If there is a need to prevent pregnancy, it is necessary to continue taking the pill according to the regimen.
An overdose of Novynette does not cause any serious side effects, however, if too many tablets are taken, gastric lavage may be necessary.
In case of missed dose, take it as soon as you remember within 12 hours and take the next pill as usual, and no need to use additional contraception.
In case you forget to take a pill after 12 hours (maybe one or more pills), the contraceptive effect will decrease, then you need to take the last missed pill immediately and may have to take 2 pills in 1 day, take the next pill as usual and need to add another method of contraception for the next 7 days.

3. Novynette side effects

Novynette may cause some side effects with the following frequency and severity:
Less serious but common side effects: amenorrhea, bleeding but not menstruating, cervical discharge uterus, if you have fibroids, you will see the size of the fibroids increase, endometriosis becomes more serious, vaginal infection (Candida); breast engorgement, painful swelling and discharge; nausea, vomiting, gallstones, cholestasis jaundice; skin rash, erythema nodosum, facial pigmentation; eye discomfort when using contact lenses; headaches, depression, personality changes; fluid retention, edema, impaired glucose tolerance. Rarely: Novynette has rarely been associated with an increased risk of thrombosis, arterial thrombosis causing myocardial infarction or stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis. Very rare: gallstones, cholestasis, jaundice, activation of systemic lupus erythematosus. If you notice any side effects of the drug, contact your doctor immediately or stop taking the medicine if you have serious symptoms for your health.

4. Some notes when using Novynette

4.1 Notes on dosing of Novynette If this is your first time taking Novynette, you do not need to use another method of contraception on the first day of taking the pill - which is also the first day of your period. However, if the pill is taken on the second to the fifth day of the menstrual cycle, additional contraception should be used for the first 7 days of the menstrual cycle. If you have already passed the 5th day of your period, it is advisable to start taking the pill on the next menstrual cycle to be effective.
For postpartum mothers who are breastfeeding, if they want to use the Novynette birth control pill, they can start taking it on the 21st day after giving birth and in the first 7 days of taking the drug, no need to apply another method of contraception. . However, it's best not to take birth control pills while you're breastfeeding, as they can reduce lactation. For women who have just had an abortion or a miscarriage, if they want to prevent pregnancy, they should start taking the pill right away and do not need to use other methods of contraception. If you want to change from another type of birth control pill to Novynette, you should finish the old one and switch immediately, without waiting for a new period to start taking it. After taking Novynette, there is no need to use another method of contraception. However, if the old birth control pill is a progesterone-only type, it is advisable to wait until the first day of menstruation to take Novynette and also do not need to use other methods of contraception. If you are taking a progesterone-containing contraceptive and you are not on your period, you can start using Novynette on any day of your period and must apply another method of contraception for the first 7 days. of the menstrual cycle. Other methods of birth control that should be used in the above cases are condoms, cervical caps containing spermicides, no sex. In particular, do not use the ring method. If you want to skip a period, you should also continue to take the pill in the usual way. In the case of skipping a period and bleeding (small amount of spotting), the contraceptive effectiveness of the drug does not decrease. After 7 days of menstruation, continue taking the pill. After taking Novynette, if vomiting and diarrhea occur, the effectiveness of the drug will decrease, so it is necessary to take more when these symptoms disappear within 12 hours and continue taking as usual. In case these symptoms do not improve after 12 hours, it is recommended to add another method of contraception when the digestive system is disturbed and continue to use for the next 7 days.

4.2 Other notes when taking Novynette Contraceptives Novynette should not be used for the following groups of people:
People who are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant. People with high blood pressure (moderate to severe), hyperlipoproteinemia. People with a history of arterial thrombosis or risk factors for venous thrombosis. People with cardiovascular disease due to diabetes, liver disease. People with estrogen dependence, endometrial hyperplasia, vaginal bleeding of unknown cause. Have a history of systemic lupus erythematosus or are allergic to any of the ingredients. Pregnancy history of steroid pruritus, jaundice, genital herpes, otosclerosis. Before using the Novynette birth control pill, women should be thoroughly examined for their health and ability to become pregnant, and the risks of disease (if any). If while taking oral contraceptives the illness flares up or the symptoms get worse, stop taking the pill immediately and consult your doctor about other non-hormonal methods of contraception. Diseases to watch out for include:
Coagulation disorders, heart failure, kidney failure, sickle cell deficiency due to infection, hypoxia. Epilepsy, migraine, depression. Gallstones, estrogen-sensitive gynecological diseases or estrogen-substance diseases. Diabetes You should stop taking Novynette and contact your doctor immediately if you experience blood clots such as:
Sudden pain in the chest, severe pain, pain spreading from the chest to the left arm. Shortness of breath, sudden inability to breathe. Prolonged headache, unusually heavy head with aphasia, loss of vision (partial or total), dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, seizures, unilateral or total paralysis, abdominal pain, pain in the calf, movement disorders. In addition, when using Novynette, you need to pay attention to:
Do not smoke while taking oral contraceptives because it can increase the risk of blood clots (especially in women over 35 years old. bleeding after taking Novynette for several months, the effectiveness of contraception may decrease.If menstrual irregularities or no periods and no tendency to become pregnant, the drug should be continued until the end of the cycle. If you still do not have a period after taking the drug, and the menstrual disorder has not stopped, you need to stop taking the drug to ensure that you are not pregnant before taking the drug again. , ... may change due to the drug contains estrogen Novynette may be reduced effectiveness or bleeding outside the menstrual cycle if taking drugs to treat include: epilepsy, tuberculosis, HIV, high blood pressure Pulmonary, migraine, anti-inflammatory, fungal infections In addition, Novynette medicine can change the effect of drug and vitamin groups including: inhibitors immunosuppressant, asthma treatment, beta-blocker, antidepressant, anticoagulant, antihypertensive, epileptic, hypnotic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, hypertension, lipid-lowering, analgesic-antipyretic, laxative. Taking Novynette with antibiotics may increase the risk of liver biliary disease. In people with diabetes, oral contraceptives can decrease glucose tolerance and increase insulin or medication use. Therefore, it is necessary to inform the doctor about all medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, dietary supplements and herbs, to your doctor before taking birth control pills. Novynette is used to prevent pregnancy. To increase the contraceptive effectiveness of the pill and if you have questions about other methods of contraception, users should carefully read the instructions before taking and consult a specialist.
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