Femina is a contraceptive pill that contains the active substances estrogen ethinyl estradiol and progestogen desogestrel, being used to prevent pregnancy and regularize menstruation.
Femina is produced by Achée laboratories and can be purchased from conventional pharmacies in cartons of 21 tablets.
Femina Price
Femina's price can vary between 20 and 40 reais, depending on the quantity of cartons included in the product box.
Indications of Femina
Femina is indicated as contraceptive and to regulate the menstruation of the woman.
How to use Femina
The mode of use of Femina consists of the use of 1 tablet per day, at the same time, without interruption for 21 days, followed by a break of 7 days. The first dose should be taken on the 1st day of menstruation.
What to do if you forget to take Femina
When forgetfulness is less than 12 hours from the usual time, take the forgotten tablet and ingest the next tablet at the correct time. In this case, the contraceptive effect of the pill is maintained.
When forgetting is more than 12 hours of the usual time, consult the following table:
Forgotten week | What to do? | Use another contraceptive method? | Is there a risk of getting pregnant? |
| 1st week | Wait for the usual time and take the missed pill along with the following | Yes, in the 7 days after forgetting | Yes, if there has been sexual intercourse in the 7 days prior to being forgotten |
| 2nd week | Wait for the usual time and take the missed pill along with the following | Yes, in the 7 days after forgetting | There is no risk of pregnancy |
| 3rd week |
Choose one of the following options:
| No other contraceptive method is needed | There is no risk of pregnancy |
When more than 1 tablet in the same pack is forgotten, consult your doctor.
When vomiting or severe diarrhea occurs 3 to 4 hours after taking the tablet, it is recommended to use another contraceptive method for the next 7 days.
Femina side effects
The main side effects of Femina can be bleeding out of menstruation, vaginal infections, urinary infections, thromboembolism, tenderness in the breasts, nausea, vomiting and increased blood pressure.
Contraindications of Femina
Femina is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula, pregnancy, severe hypertension, liver problems, vaginal bleeding, presence of cardiovascular disease or porphyria.
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