Medication 'Lindineth 20': instruction

The drug "Lindineth 20" is an effective microdosed oral contraceptive containing only 20 micrograms of estrogen and 75 micrograms of Gestodene. To date, this is a very small dose of hormones, while ensuring maximum reliability.

Pine "Lindineth 20": composition and form of release. The tablets coated with a special coating contain 20 μg of ethinylestradiol and 75 μg of Gestodene. Auxiliary Ingredients: magnesium stearate, povidone, lactose monohydrate, sodium calcium edetate, colloidal silicon, corn starch.

Pharmacological properties

Oral contraceptive. Prevents the activity of gonadotropic hormones in the pituitary gland, slows the maturation of follicles, inhibits the ovulation process. Cervical mucus increases its viscosity, this interferes with the penetration of spermatozoa into the uterus.

It has a number of other advantages:

• Perfectly regulates the menstrual cycle;
• Prevents the appearance of ovarian cysts;
• Significantly reduces the risk of ectopic pregnancy;
• Fights with fibroadenomas and fibrotic cysts in the mammary glands;
• Improves the skin condition of the face, preventing the development of acne.

The medicine "Lindineth 20". Instruction: doses and reception rules

One tablet a day (preferably at the same time) for 21 days. Then a seven-day break, during which menstrual-like secretions should appear. Then, the reception of the tablets is resumed, regardless of whether the secretions have passed or not. The taking of pills can not be stopped just like that. For the first time, the Lyndinet 20 birth control pills should be taken on the first day of menstruation.

If the tablet was missed, the tablet should be taken as soon as possible. Further adhering to the standard plan. If after the last use more than 36 hours have passed, then in addition to taking the missed tablet, you will need to be protected by other means within a week. Sometimes, 3 hours after taking the medication, diarrhea or vomiting starts, and the contraceptive effect decreases. In the event that after 12 hours everything stopped, then you need to drink 1 extra pill. And if there is a continuation of symptoms after 12 hours, then it is mandatory to use additional contraceptive measures within a week. The tablets should be washed down with a sufficient amount of water. You can not chew.

"Lindineth 20". Instruction: contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in pregnant women and people who have:

• Disease or liver tumor ;
• Thromboembolism or thrombosis, as well as prethrombotic conditions (angina pectoris, ischemic attacks) ;
• Heart failure or heart attacks;
• diabetes;
• Uterine bleeding of unknown origin;
• Genital herpes;
• Estrogen-dependent tumors (for example, a tumor of the endometrium or mammary glands);
• Jaundice;
• Allergy to components.

"Lindineth 20". Instruction: interaction

Decreased effectiveness with admission with tetracycline, ampicillin, barbiturates, rifampicin, oxcarbazepine, phenylbutazone, carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenytoin, felbamate, topiramate. During the period of taking these medicines, together with the drug "Lindineth 20", you should resort to additional means of contatception. Also, you can not take this drug with tinctures or broths of St. John's wort (it can cause bleeding), with the drug "Ritonavir".

The drug "Lindineth 20". Instruction: side effects

Side effects include:

• Vomiting and nausea;
• Headaches, dizziness, migraines;
• Depression, fatigue and fatigue;
• Increased blood pressure;
• In rare cases, thromboses are observed;
• Vaginal discharge;
• Heaviness and swelling of the mammary glands;
• Decreased libido;
• Increase in body weight.

Important: "Lindineth 20" is not assigned to women who have a predisposition to breast cancer in the family. When smoking, the risk of developing cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases increases dramatically.