Selene is a contraceptive that contains ethinylestradiol and cyproterone acetate in its composition and is indicated in the treatment of acne, especially in pronounced forms and accompanied by seborrhea, inflammation or formation of blackheads and pimples, mild cases of hirsutism, characterized by excess of hair, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Although Selene is also a contraceptive, it should only be used for this purpose by women in need of treatment for the conditions described above.
This medicine can be bought in pharmacies, for a price of about 15 to 40 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
How To Take Selene
The method of use of Selene is to consume a tablet on the first day of menstruation and daily intake of a tablet, every day, at the same time until the carton is finished. After completing a carton, you should take a 7-day break before starting the next.
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.
What to do if you forget to take Selene
When forgetfulness is less than 12 hours from the usual time, you should take the forgotten tablet and ingest the next tablet at the correct time. In this case, the contraceptive effect of the pill is maintained.
Already when the forgetfulness is superior to 12 hours of the usual time, one should consult the following table:
Forgotten week | What to do? | Use another contraceptive method? |
| 1st week | Take the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual time | Yes, in the 7 days after forgetting |
| 2nd week | Take the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual time | No other contraceptive method is needed |
| 3rd week | Choose one of the following options:
| No other contraceptive method is needed |
Generally, the woman only runs the risk of becoming pregnant when forgetfulness happens in the first week of the card and if the person has had sex in the previous 7 days. In the other weeks, there is no risk of getting pregnant.
If more than 1 tablet is forgotten in the same chart, it is recommended to consult the doctor who prescribed the contraceptive or the gynecologist.
Possible side effects
The main side effects of Selene include headache, poor digestion, nausea, weight gain, pain and tenderness in the breasts, mood changes, abdominal pain and changes in sexual appetite.
Who should not use
This medicine should not be used in people with a current or previous history of thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, heart attack, stroke, or angina pectoris, which causes severe chest pain.
In addition, it is also contraindicated in people at high risk for clot formation or suffering from a certain type of migraine accompanied by focal neurological symptoms, people with diabetes mellitus with blood vessel damage, a history of liver disease, certain types of unexplained vaginal bleeding or cancer.
Selene should also not be used in pregnant women, infants or people who are allergic to any of the ingredients in the formula.
