Rigevidon
Instructions for use:
- 1. Pharmacological action
- 2. Release form
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Instruction method of application
- 5. Side effects
- 6. Contraindications
- 7. Analogs
- 8. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
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Rigevidon is an estrogen-containing contraceptive drug.
pharmachologic effect
Rigevidon belongs to the group of combined oral contraceptives. Its active ingredients are levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol.
Levonorgestrel in its activity is similar to progesterone, but in terms of the strength of the action it is significantly superior. Ethinylestradiol is an analogue of estradiol.
The use of Rigevidon makes it possible to prevent unwanted pregnancy. This effect of the drug is realized by suppressing ovulation, increasing the viscosity of cervical mucus, and changing the structure of the endometrium.
Reviews of Rigevidon confirm that its regular use can reduce the risk of developing fibrocysts in the chest, cysts in the ovaries, fibroadenomas, congestion in the small pelvis.
The ability to fertilize is fully restored after 1-3 cycles after the cancellation of Rigevidon.
Release form
The drug is available in tablets. One package contains 21 tablets containing hormones, and another 7 placebo tablets, which contain iron salts.
Indications for the use of Rigevidon
Basically, the drug is used to prevent pregnancy, but there are good reviews about Rigevidone, which is used for therapeutic purposes for menstrual irregularities and premenstrual tension syndrome.
Rigevidon's instruction: method of application
Rigevidon, like other oral contraceptives, is recommended to be taken at the same time of day.
If a woman is taking the drug for the first time, and in the previous month she did not use hormonal contraception, she should start taking Rigevidon on the first day of menstrual bleeding. In the future, you need to take a pill every day for another 20 days. This is followed by a weekly break, during which it is recommended to take iron tablets. On the eighth day, it is necessary to start a new pack of Rigevidon even if the menstrual bleeding has not ended, while the 8th day falls on the same day of the week as the first pill from the first pack.
If you need to switch to Rigevidon from another hormonal contraceptive, do the same.
For women after an abortion, according to the instructions, it is shown to take Rigevidon on the day of the operation or the next day after it.
For a woman who has given birth who is not breastfeeding, birth control pills can be started from the first day of menstrual bleeding.
If the next tablet of Rigevidon is missed, the next one must be taken within 12 hours. If more than three days have passed, it is recommended to use additional contraception.
When prescribing a drug for medicinal purposes, the regimen of Rigevidon may differ. In this case, you must follow the instructions of your doctor.
Side effects of Rigevidon
While taking the pills, you may feel nausea, headache, bloody intermenstrual discharge from the vagina may appear. Also, under the action of the drug, mood and libido may change, vision may be impaired, conjunctivitis, and swelling of the eyelids may appear.
Most of the indicated side effects of Rigevidon are reversible, disappear soon after its cancellation.
There are reviews about Rigevidon, indicating that in rare cases it can cause increased pressure, venous thromboembolism, skin rash, candidiasis, diarrhea, increased fatigue, changes in the nature of vaginal discharge, hyperglycemia.
With prolonged use, the following side effects of Rigevidon are observed: hearing impairment, jaundice, increased frequency of epileptic seizures, cramps of the calf muscles, hyperpigmentation and itching of the skin.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, Rigevidon is contraindicated in cholecystitis, liver tumors, congenital hyperbilirubinemia, hereditary hyperlipidemia, thromboembolism and severe cardiovascular cerebrovascular diseases, and a predisposition to them, in serious liver diseases, severe forms of hypertension, endocrine diseases, vaginal headache, and anemia of unknown origin, hypersensitivity.
It is not recommended to take Rigevidon to pregnant, lactating women and women over 40 years of age.
Analogs
Analogs of Rigevidon are: Janine, Yarina, Regulon, Mikroginon, MODELL LIBERA, Oralkon, Miniziston 20 fem, Rigevidon, Rigevidon 21 + 7, Trigestrel, Tri-regol, Tri-regol 21 + 7, Trikvilar.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Dispensed by prescription.
Rigevidon: prices in online pharmacies
Drug name Price Pharmacy |
Rigevidon 30 mcg + 150 mcg coated tablets 21 pcs. 233 r Buy |
Rigevidon 21 + 7 tablets, 28 pcs. 252 RUB Buy |
Rigevidon 21 + 7 tablets p.o. 28 pcs. 280 RUB Buy |
Rigevidon tablets p.p. 21 pcs. 283 r Buy |
Rigevidon 30 mcg + 150 mcg film-coated tablets 63 pcs. 399 RUB Buy |
Rigevidon tablets p.p. 63 pcs. 628 RUB Buy |
Rigevidon 21 + 7 30 mcg + 150 mcg tablets 84 pcs. 727 RUB Buy |
Rigevidon 21 + 7 tablets p.o. 84 pcs. RUB 780 Buy |
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Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!