Dienogest Besins
Dienogest Besins tablets are used to treat endometriosis, a condition that causes pain when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it.
Form
tabletti
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Dienogest
Manufacturer
Laboratoires Besins International
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults is one tablet once a day.
Method
Take one tablet every day, preferably at the same time, with enough liquid. After finishing one pack, start a new one immediately. Continue taking the tablets even during your period.
Important
Do not take more than one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Weight gain
- •Mood changes (sadness, sleep problems, nervousness, decreased sex drive)
- •Headache or migraine
- •Stomach problems (nausea, pain, gas, bloating, vomiting)
- •Acne or hair loss
- •Back pain
- •Breast tenderness, ovarian cysts, or hot flashes
- •Bleeding from the uterus/vagina, including spotting
- •Weakness or irritability
RARE
- •Anemia, weight loss, or increased appetite
- •Anxiety, depression, or mood swings, difficulty concentrating
- •Dry eyes, ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Circulatory problems (e.g., unusual heart palpitations, low blood pressure)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Digestive issues (diarrhea, constipation, stomach problems, inflammation of the stomach/intestines, gum inflammation)
- •Skin and hair problems (dry skin, heavy sweating, severe itching, excessive body hair, brittle nails, dandruff, rash, skin inflammation, abnormal hair growth, sensitivity to light, or skin pigmentation problems)
- •Pain in bones, muscles, arms, hands, legs, or feet
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Vaginal infections (yeast infection, dryness, discharge), pelvic pain, inflammation of genital area, or breast lumps
- •Swelling due to fluid retention
- •For young people (12-18 years): decreased bone density
Important Warnings
- Do not use Dienogest Besins if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not use if you have a blood clot in your veins (e.g., in legs or lungs) or if you have or have had a serious artery disease, such as a heart attack, stroke, or severe chest pain.
- Do not use if you have diabetes with blood vessel damage.
- Do not use if you have or have had severe liver disease (causing yellow skin or itching) or a liver tumor.
- Do not use if you have or are suspected of having a hormone-dependent cancer, like breast or genital cancer.
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- Do not use if you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina.
- Do not use if you are allergic to dienogest or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use hormonal birth control (pills, patches, or IUDs) while taking this medicine.
- This medicine is not birth control. Use condoms or other non-hormonal methods to prevent pregnancy.
- Stop taking this medicine and seek urgent medical help if you experience signs of a blood clot, such as severe pain or swelling in one leg, sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, a sudden unexplained cough, a very bad or long-lasting headache, vision problems, trouble speaking, dizziness, fainting, or weakness/numbness in any part of your body.