Microlut - Instructions For Use, Reviews, Price, Analogs Of Pills

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Microlute

Microlut: instructions for use and reviews

1. Release form and composition
2. Pharmacological properties
3. Indications for use
4. Contraindications
5. Method of application and dosage
6. Side effects
7. Overdose
8. Special instructions
9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. For violations of liver function
11. Drug interactions
12. Analogs
13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. Reviews
16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Microlut

ATX code: G03AC03

Active ingredient: levonorgestrel (Levonorgestrel)

Producer: Shering AG (Germany)

Description and photo update: 2019-26-08

Microlut is a drug with a gestagenic, contraceptive effect.

Release form and composition

The microlut is produced in the form of pills (35 pcs. In blisters, 1 blister in a cardboard box).

The active substance is levonorgestrel, in 1 tablet - 0.03 mg.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Microlut has a contraceptive and gestagenic effect.

The active substance of the drug - levonorgestrel, increases the viscosity of cervical mucus, which prevents the penetration of sperm into the uterine cavity.

Other properties of the substance:

inhibition of the secretion of gonadotropic hormones by the pituitary gland, due to which inhibition of ovulation is observed;
blocking the release of releasing factors (follicle-stimulating and luteinizing) of the hypothalamus;
decrease in the volume of menstrual bleeding;
prevention of endometrial proliferation;
elimination of pre- and menstrual pain.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration, levonorgestrel is rapidly and completely absorbed from the lumen of the digestive tract.

The metabolic process occurs partially (during the first passage through the liver). Levonorgestrel binds well to proteins. As a result of biotransformation, the formation of glucuronide and sulfate conjugates occurs, which are excreted in the urine and through the intestines.

Indications for use

According to the instructions, Microlut is prescribed to prevent unwanted pregnancy, incl. as an additional drug in women who use non-hormonal contraceptive methods, as well as with poor tolerance or contraindications to the use of gestagen-estrogenic drugs.

Contraindications

Vaginal bleeding of unknown origin;
Thromboembolic processes and liver tumors (including indications in anamnesis);
Severe functional disorders of the liver;
Hormone-dependent endometrial or breast cancer;
Diabetes mellitus with vascular complications;
Pregnancy;
Hypersensitivity to drug components.

Instructions for use of Mikrolut: method and dosage

Dragee Microlut is taken orally, preferably at the same time of the day, with a small amount of liquid. Dragee should not be chewed.

The drug is taken every day in a daily dose of 1 tablet. The therapy should be started from the first day of the menstrual cycle, choosing the corresponding day of the week from the calendar package.

The microlute is taken continuously (after the end of one package, the intake is continued from a new one).

Side effects

In rare cases, during the use of Microlut, side effects may develop, manifested in the form of depressive conditions, engorgement of the mammary glands, dizziness, headache, menstrual irregularities (amenorrhea, frequent and / or irregular bleeding), nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, skin lesions (including hirsutism and acne), changes in libido and body weight, allergic reactions, deterioration of the tolerance of contact lenses, changes in vaginal secretion.

Overdose

The main symptoms: increased side reactions.

special instructions

If during the intake of Mikrolut the expected menstruation did not occur, pregnancy must be excluded.

With persistent and prolonged intermenstrual bloody discharge, an additional examination should be carried out to clarify the diagnosis.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Microlut is not prescribed during pregnancy.

For violations of liver function

The appointment of Mikrolut is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic dysfunction and liver tumors (including a burdened history).

Drug interactions

The effectiveness of Microlut decreases when combined with rifampicin, barbiturates, griseofulvin, tetracycline, ampicillin, phenytoin, primidone.

Analogs

The analogues of Mikrolut are Gravistat, Levonova, Mirena, Belara, Diane-35, Zhanin, Mikroginon, Klayra, etc.

Terms and conditions of storage

Keep out of reach of children under normal conditions.

The shelf life is 5 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensed by prescription.

Reviews about Microlute

According to reviews, Microlut is a safe and effective drug. Its main advantages include the possibility of using it during lactation, as well as the fact that there is no weight gain while taking the drug.

Microlut price in pharmacies

The price of Microlut is unknown, since the drug is not available in the pharmacy chain.

Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author

Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!