Tantin is a contraceptive that contains in its formula 0.06 mg of gestodene and 0.015 mg of ethinylestradiol, two hormones that prevent ovulation and therefore prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
In addition, these substances also alter the mucus and walls of the uterus, making it more difficult for the egg to attach to the uterus, even if fertilization occurs. Thus, this is a contraceptive method with more than 99% success in preventing pregnancy.
This contraceptive can be purchased in the form of cartons with 1 carton of 28 tablets or with 3 cartons of 28 tablets.
Price and where to buy
The contraceptive tantin can be bought in conventional pharmacies, with prescription presentation and its price is approximately 15 reais per carton of 28 tablets.
How to take
Each tantin carton contains 24 pink pills, which contain hormones, and 4 white, hormone-free pills that serve to pause menstruation without the woman needing to stop taking the contraceptive.
The 24 tablets should be taken on consecutive days and then the 4 white tablets should be ingested also on consecutive days. At the end of the white tablets, one should start using pink tablets in a new carton, without pausing.
How to start taking Tantin
To start taking Tantin, you should follow the guidelines:
- No previous use of another hormonal contraceptive : take the first pink pill on the 1st day of menstruation and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- Oral contraceptive change : take the first pink pill on the day after the last active tablet of the previous contraceptive;
- When using a mini- pill: take the first pink pill the next day and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- When using an IUD or implant : Take the first tablet on the same day of implant or IUD removal and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- When using injectable contraceptive : take the first tablet the day it would be the next injection and use another contraceptive method for 7 days.
In the postpartum period, it is advisable to start using Tantin after 28 days in women who are not breastfed, and it is recommended to use another contraceptive method during the first 7 days.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of using this contraceptive include clotting, headache, leak bleeding, recurrent vaginal infections, mood changes, nervousness, dizziness, nausea, altered libido, increased breast tenderness, weight or lack of menstruation.
Who should not take
Tantin is contraindicated for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or suspected of having a pregnancy.
In addition, tantin should also not be used by women with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula or with a history of deep venous thrombosis, thromboembolism, stroke, heart problems, migraine with aura, diabetes with circulation problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, diseases of the liver or in cases of breast cancer and other types of cancer that depend on the estrogen hormone.
