Perlutan is a monthly injectable contraceptive, which contains algestone acetophenide and estradiol enanthate. In addition to being indicated as a contraceptive method, it can also be used in the control of menstrual irregularities and as estrogen-progestational supplementation medication.
This remedy is available in pharmacies for a price of about 16 reais, but can only be purchased with a prescription.
How to use
The recommended dose of Perlutan is one ampoule between the 7th and 10th day, preferably on the 8th day after the start of each menstruation. One should count the first day of menstrual bleeding as day number 1.
This medicinal product should always be administered intramuscularly deep, by a healthcare professional, preferably in the gluteal region or, alternatively, in the arm.
Who should not use
Perlutan should not be used in women with the following conditions:
- Allergy to any component of the formula;
- Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy;
- Breast-feeding;
- Breast cancer or genital organ;
- Severe headache with focal neurologic symptoms;
- Very high pressure;
- Vascular disease;
- History of thromboembolic disorders;
- History of heart disease;
- Diabetes associated with vascular disease or with more than 20 years;
- Systemic lupus erythematosus with positive anti-phospholipid antibodies;
- History of disorders or diseases of the liver.
In addition, if the person has had a large surgery with prolonged immobilization, has had abnormal uterine bleeding or vaginal bleeding, ie a smoker, should inform the doctor, so that he can evaluate if this treatment is safe.
Get to know other contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that can occur with the use of this medication are headache, upper abdominal pain, breast discomfort, irregular menstruation, weight changes, nervousness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, absence of menstruation, menstrual cramps or flow anomalies menstrual.
In addition, although rare, hypernatremia, depression, transient ischemic attack, optic neuritis, vision and hearing impairment, contact lens intolerance, arterial thrombosis, embolism, hypertension, thrombophlebitis, venous thrombosis, myocardial infarction, stroke, breast cancer, cervical carcinoma, hepatic neoplasm, acne, itching, cutaneous reaction, fluid retention, metrorrhagia, heat waves, injection site reactions and liver test abnormalities.
