Logynon 21 Tablets

Description

Logynon is a contraceptive medicine (a “pill”). Each tablet contains a small amount of two different female sex hormones, i.e. levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol. Pills containing two hormones are called combined pills. Logynon is also called a low-dose pill, as it contains only a small amount of hormones. How to use Take 1 Logynon tablet daily for 21 days, if necessary together with some water. The “Pill” must be taken at about the same time each day for 21 consecutive days in the order stated on the blister pack. It does not matter whether you take the tablets on an empty stomach or with meals. After you have taken all 21 tablets, do not take any tablets for the next 7 days. Your monthly period (withdrawal bleed) will start during these 7 days, usually 2-3 days after taking the last Logynon tablet. Start on the next blister on the eighth day, even if you are still bleeding. This means, on the one hand, that you will start the new strip always on the same day of the week and, on the other hand, that your withdrawal bleed should occur on the same days each month. Warnings and precautions You should tell your doctor if: If you experience symptoms of angioedema such as swelling of the face and/or tongue and/or throat and/or difficulty swallowing or hives possibly accompanied by difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Products containing estrogen may cause or worsen symptoms of hereditary and acquired angioedema. If you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (a chronic inflammatory bowel disease) If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus - a disease that affects your natural defense system) If you have hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS - a blood clotting disorder that causes kidney failure) If you have sickle cell anemia (an inherited disease that affects red blood cells) If you have inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) If you have high levels of fats in your blood (hyperlipidemia) or a positive family history of this condition. High blood triglycerides have been linked to an increased risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) If you need surgery, or have been off your feet for a long time If you have just given birth, you are at increased risk of blood clots If you have inflammation of the veins under the skin (superficial thrombophlebitis) If you have varicose veins If you have diabetes Side Effects If you experience any of the following symptoms you should contact your doctor or go to the hospital straight away: Common side effects (up to 1 in 10 users may be affected): Mood swings, depressive moods Headache Nausea, abdominal pain Breast pain or sensitive breasts Weight gain Storage Information Store below 30°C. Drug Interactions Some medicines can have an effect on the blood levels of logynon and lead to a reduction in the contraceptive effectiveness or to unexpected bleeding. These include: Medicines for the treatment of: Gastrointestinal motility disorders (e.G. Metoclopramide) Epilepsy (e.G. Primidone, phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate or felbamate) Tuberculosis (e.G. Rifampicin) Hiv and hepatitis c viral infections (so-called protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors such as ritonavir, nevirapine) Fungal infections (griseofulvin, azole antifungals such as itraconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole) Bacterial infections (macrolide antibiotics, e.G. Clarithromycin, erythromycin) Certain heart diseases, high blood pressure (calcium channel blockers, e.G. Verapamil, diltiazem) Arthritis, osteoarthritis (etoricoxib) The herbal remedy st. John’s wort Ingredients The active substances are ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. Tablet core: lactose monohydrate (see also section 2 “Logynon contains lactose and sucrose”), maize starch, povidone K25, talc, magnesium stearate (Ph.Eur.) [vegetable] (E 470b) Specifications Logynon tablets are 6 light-brown, 5 white and 10 ochre-coloured, round coated tablets