Slinda
Slinda is a contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation and changing cervical mucus.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
4 mg
Active Ingredient
Drospirenone
Manufacturer
Exeltis Healthcare S.L.
How to Use
Dosage
Take one tablet every day.
Method
Take one tablet at the same time every day, with a small amount of water, with or without food. Take 24 white active tablets, then 4 green placebo tablets, and start a new strip immediately without a break.
Important
One tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Nausea, stomach pain
- •Changes in sexual desire and mood
- •Acne
- •Breast discomfort, painful periods, bleeding and irregular periods
- •Weight gain
RARE
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count), fatigue, fluid retention
- •Dizziness
- •Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
- •Vaginal infections
- •Changes in blood test results (e.g., potassium or liver enzyme levels)
- •Changes in appetite
- •Benign uterine growths (fibroids)
- •Low mood, depression, anxiety
- •Missed periods, changes in menstrual bleeding, lower abdominal pain, ovarian cysts, vaginal discharge and vaginal dryness
- •Hair loss, increased sweating, itching, rash, oily skin (seborrhea), skin inflammation
- •Increased blood pressure, hot flashes
- •Hypersensitivity (allergic reaction)
- •Poor contact lens tolerance
- •Weight loss
- •Excessive urine production
- •Breast cyst, discharge from breasts, abnormal Pap test result, genital itching
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to drospirenone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have or have had a blood clot in your leg (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism).
- Do not use if you have liver disease or kidney failure.
- Do not use if you have or are suspected of having cancer sensitive to sex hormones, such as breast cancer.
- Do not use if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding.
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- Slinda does not protect against HIV (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.
- If you have chloasma (pigment spots on the skin), avoid sunlight and UV radiation while taking Slinda.
- Check your breasts regularly and contact a doctor if you feel a lump.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you have symptoms of depression or mood swings, as depression can be serious.
- Contact a doctor or healthcare professional immediately if you notice signs of a blood clot (e.g., severe leg pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood).