Qlaira
Qlaira is a birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy and treat heavy menstrual bleeding not caused by uterine disease.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Active Ingredient
Estradiol valerate
Manufacturer
Bayer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Take one tablet every day.
Method
Take it with or without food, with a little water if needed. Always take it at about the same time each day.
Important
One tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Stomach pain or feeling sick
- •Acne
- •Irregular or missed periods, breast pain, painful periods
- •Weight gain
RARE
- •Fungal infections, vaginal infections
- •Mood changes, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, changes in sex drive
- •Dizziness, migraine
- •Hot flashes, high blood pressure
- •Diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth
- •Hair loss, sweating, itching, rash, yellow-brown skin spots (chloasma)
- •Muscle cramps, back pain, jaw pain
- •Breast swelling or lumps, pelvic pain, uterine problems
- •Fatigue, irritability, swelling in body parts (edema)
- •Blood clots (in legs, lungs, heart, brain, eyes, or other organs), heart attack, stroke
- •Liver problems (such as liver tumors, increased liver enzymes)
- •Breast cancer, cervical cancer (or suspected)
- •Abnormal Pap test results
Important Warnings
- Qlaira does not protect against HIV (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted infections.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you notice signs of a blood clot, such as swelling or pain in your leg, sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, vision problems, or sudden weakness on one side of your body.
- Do not use Qlaira if you have or have had a blood clot, a blood clotting disorder, or are about to have surgery or prolonged bed rest.
- Do not use Qlaira if you have or have had a heart attack, stroke, or severe migraine with aura.
- Do not use Qlaira if you have severe diabetes with vessel damage, very high blood pressure, or very high blood fat levels.
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- Do not use Qlaira if you have liver disease, a liver tumor, or breast or sex organ cancer (or suspected cancer).
- Stop using Qlaira and contact a doctor immediately if you experience swelling of the face, tongue, and/or throat, difficulty swallowing/breathing, or hives, as these can be signs of a severe allergic reaction (angioedema).