Aixa is a contraceptive tablet manufactured by Medley, made up of the active ingredients Chlormadinone Acetate 2 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03 mg, which can also be found in generic form with these names.
Any contraceptive is used as a contraceptive method to prevent unwanted pregnancy, and is indicated for sexually active women or whenever there is a medical indication.
Aixa is sold in the form of packs containing 21 tablets, sufficient for 1 month of contraception, or 63 tablets, sufficient for 3 months of contraception, and is found in major pharmacies.
Price
The package with 21 tablets of this contraceptive is sold for a value between 22 to 44 reais, while the package with 63 tablets is usually found in the price range between 88 and 120 reais, however, these values can be variable according to the city and the pharmacy where they are sold.
How to use
The Aixa contraceptive pill should be taken daily at the same time for 21 continuous days, followed by a 7-day break without being swallowed, which is the period when menstruation will occur. After this interval of 7 days, the next box should be started and taken the same way, even if menstruation has not yet ended.
In the tablet of the medicine there is the marking of tablets for each day of the week, with arrows to help guide the days better and avoid forgetfulness, so the tablets are taken following the direction of the arrows. Each tablet should be swallowed whole without being broken or chewed with a little liquid.
What to do if you forget to take the medicine
When you forget to take 1 tablet it is recommended to take it as soon as you remember, while using it as usual. If it is possible to take it within the first 12 hours, contraceptive protection is still active, so no additional contraceptive methods are required.
If the forgetfulness exceeds 12 hours, it is also recommended to take it as soon as possible, even if it means taking 2 tablets at the same time. However, it should be remembered that the effectiveness of contraceptive protection may be compromised, so it is important to associate the use of other methods of protection, such as condoms. The following tablets should be taken as usual and the efficacy of the contraceptive will return after 7 days of continued use of the medicine.
If there is intimate contact after forgetting the tablet, there will be the possibility of pregnancy. In addition, the longer the forgetfulness period, the greater the risk, so it is very important that the medication is used on a regular basis.
To better understand how the contraceptive pill works and its effects on the body, check everything about the contraceptive pill.
Possible side effects
- Some of the most common side effects include:
- Nausea or vomiting;
- Vaginal discharge;
- Changes in the menstrual cycle or absence of menstruation;
- Dizziness or headache;
- Irritation, nervousness or depressed mood;
- Acne formation;
- Feeling of swelling or gaining weight;
- Abdominal pain;
- Increased blood pressure.
If these symptoms are severe or persistent, talk with your gynecologist to assess the possibility of adjustment or change of the medication.
Who should not use
Aixa, as well as other hormonal contraceptives, should be avoided in cases of history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, who have a history of migraine with aura, age greater than 35 years, who are smokers or who have any disease that increases the risk of thrombosis, such as diabetes or severe arterial hypertension, since the risk may become even greater.
In these cases or whenever there are doubts, it is important to talk with the gynecologist for further clarification.
