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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Charozetta is an oral contraceptive that prevents ovulation.
Indications Charozette
Applied as a contraceptive.
Release form
Pills.
Pharmacodynamics
Inhibition of ovulation is noted in the first cycle of taking the drug. After stopping the application, ovulation occurs after 17 days. When taking the drug, estradiol is reduced to a level corresponding to the early follicular phase. Patients did not notice the effect of desogestrel on carbohydrate metabolism and fat metabolism.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics: desogestrel (DZG) is rapidly absorbed and converted to etonogestrel (ENG). The bioavailability of ENN is 70%. ENG is 95.5-99% bound to serum proteins and globulin binding sex hormones. Excretion. The half-life of the ENG is about 30 hours. The constant level in the blood plasma is reached after 4-5 days. Excretion of ENG is carried out with urine and feces (in a ratio of 1.5: 1).
Dosing and administration
1 tablet per day for 28 days. Tablets are taken at 19-20 hours every day. Immediately after the end of taking the tablets from the same package, start receiving from a new package. The reception begins on the first day of the cycle.
After the abortion, the reception begins on the day of the event. After the birth, the reception begins on day 21.
Use Charozette during pregnancy
Use Charozetta during pregnancy does not make sense.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of Charozetta: pregnancy, severe liver damage, diabetes. Caution is prescribed for depression, stroke and epilepsy.
Side effects Charozette
Vomiting, menstruation, amenorrhea, ovarian cyst, urticaria and rash, acne, candidiasis, jaundice.
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Overdose
In case of an overdose, vomiting is possible. It is not necessary to take specific measures.
Storage conditions
Store at room temperature in the original packaging.
Special instructions
Charozetta belongs to the group of oral contraceptives containing only one hormone. They are called "mini-drank". They increase the viscosity of mucus, which makes it difficult to fertilize. Mini-pili can be used for migraines and heart defects - diseases in which combined contraceptives are not prescribed.
They are preferable for adolescents and women over 40 years of age. You can combine a mini-drink and breastfeeding. An ideal method of contraception for nulliparous women who have problems with the hormonal background, for example, an elevated level of male hormones.
Advantages of tablets without estrogens - they do not have harmful effects on women's milk. If you are breastfeeding, in 40% of cases, despite the absence of menstruation, you are ovulating.
Women after 40 years who smoke, hormonal contraceptive intake can not be started without consulting a doctor, since smoking promotes the formation of thrombi, as well as pills. These women are suitable only mini-drank with a progestin.
Alternative minipili - combined oral contraceptives: high-dose, medium-dose and microdosed. They take 21 days without a break, and then they take a break of 7 days. They suppress ovulation. In addition to the contraceptive effect, they can be used to regulate the centralization and treatment of acne, mastopathy. After delivery, they begin to take in 4 months.
The first COC was "Enovid," it appeared in the 60s of the XX century. It caused many side effects. Since then, contraception has gone far ahead.
Another way to protect against unwanted pregnancy is the intrauterine device. It is introduced into the uterus for 4-5 years. It is best suited to mummy moms and those who are protected after childbirth. The spiral does not suit you if there are suspicions of sexual infections or oncology, allergy to copper and anemia - when using a spiral, the centering may become more abundant than before.
A new type of contraception is the intrauterine hormonal system. This is a spiral and hormonal contraception, combined in one facility. The system can be removed at any time at the request of the woman. Monthly use of this remedy is reduced to 2 days. Suitable for women with diabetes and those who smoke.
The effectiveness of such a popular method among young people, like a condom, does not exceed 50%. Therefore, more and more women are thinking about giving preference to hormonal contraceptives. In the world, 90 million women have chosen this method of protection. They have minimal side effects.
The method of contraception, such as hormonal injections, is gaining popularity. They constantly release hormones into the body and are suitable for unorganized women.
Condoms are safe and inexpensive. This is the most affordable method of contraception, which does not require medical advice and is ideal for teenage girls.
In addition to male condoms, there are also female condoms. Their effectiveness is enhanced if gel or paste is additionally used.
Creams, foam and non-foam suppositories are used together with condoms. This means of chemical contraception.
There are also emergency contraception. They can prevent 95% of pregnancies, if no other protective measures have been taken. It is effective within 72 hours after contact. Among the side effects of drugs for emergency contraception - nausea, vomiting, subsequent hormonal disorders. The most popular tool is Postinor. Take one tablet 48 hours after sex and the next - after 12 hours.
Nevertheless, emergency contraception negatively affects the female body and should be used only as a last resort.
The drug Charozetta will help you avoid such an extreme measure in an unwanted pregnancy, like an abortion. Abortion is the cessation of life. Life, already begun, but still invisible.
When the abortion is injured, the cervix and the body of the uterus. In addition, no abortion does not pass without a trace for the psyche of a woman.
If you made a decision about an abortion, you need to go to a women's consultation. Abortion is done up to 20 weeks according to medical indications. At the request of a woman - up to 12 weeks. At terms of up to 8 weeks, medical abortion is possible.
Shelf life
Shelf life is 3 years.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Charozette" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.