Lumivela
Lumivela is used to prevent pregnancy.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
150 mikrog / 20 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Desogestrel
Manufacturer
Exeltis Healthcare S.L.
How to Use
Dosage
Each white tablet has 150 micrograms of desogestrel and 20 micrograms of ethinylestradiol.
Method
Take one white tablet daily for 21 days, then one green placebo tablet daily for 7 days, at about the same time each day with some liquid. Start a new pack right away without a break.
Important
Take no more than one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling down or mood changes
- •Headache
- •Nausea, stomach ache
- •Tender or painful breasts
- •Gaining weight
RARE
- •Swelling due to fluid
- •Less interest in sex
- •Migraines
- •Vomiting, diarrhea
- •Skin rash, itchy bumps (hives)
- •Larger breasts
RARE
- •Dangerous blood clots in veins or arteries (like in your leg, lung, heart, brain, or eye)
- •Allergic reactions
- •More interest in sex
- •Eyes feel uncomfortable with contact lenses
- •Skin reactions (like tender red lumps or rashes with red spots)
- •Milky liquid from nipples, changes in vaginal discharge
- •Losing weight
Important Warnings
- This medicine can increase your risk of blood clots in your legs, lungs, heart, or brain. This risk is higher during the first year or after a long break. Get help right away if you have symptoms like sudden leg pain or swelling, chest pain, or trouble breathing.
- Tell your doctor if you have had breast cancer, other cancers sensitive to hormones, or a liver tumor.
- Do not use if you have severe liver disease or are taking certain medicines for Hepatitis C.
- Do not use if you are allergic to desogestrel, ethinylestradiol, lactose, peanuts, or soy.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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- This medicine does not protect against HIV (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted infections.
- If you feel sad, down, or have other mood changes, tell your doctor.
- Get help right away if you have swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, or trouble swallowing or breathing.