The drug 'Jess'. Instructions for use

The preparation "Jess" (tablets) describes the instruction as a monophasic contraceptive with antiandrogenic and antimineralocorticoid properties for oral administration. The contraceptive effect is based on the ability of the components contained in the drug to depress the ovulation process. When taking the medicine "Jess", the properties of the cervical secret change - it becomes impenetrable for spermatozoa.

Women who use oral contraceptives note the normalization of the menstrual cycle, the elimination of the pain syndrome, a decrease in intensity and a decrease in the amount of bleeding. This significantly reduces the likelihood of iron deficiency anemia. Moreover, according to studies, the use of oral contraceptives contributes to reducing the incidence of cancer in the ovaries and endometrium.

Characterizing the action of the drug "Jess", the instruction for use indicates the properties of the components included in it. Thus, the substance drospirenone has an antimineralocorticoid effect. This component prevents the occurrence of edema, changes in body weight due to fluid retention under the influence of estrogens. These factors provide a fairly good tolerability of the "Jess". Drospirenone positively affects premenstrual syndrome, especially in severe form, accompanied by engorgement in the mammary glands, expressed psychoemotional disorders, muscle, articular and headache and other unpleasant symptoms.

Drospirenone, also having anti-androgenic activity, reduces the amount of acne, eliminates the fatness of the skin and hair. This action of the component is similar to that of progesterone produced in the body.

The combined effect of drospirenone and ethinylestradiol has a positive effect on the lipid profile.

Contraceptive pills "Jess" instruction allows to use after the appearance of menarche (the first menstruation).

The medicine is not prescribed after menopause.

The "Jess" tool recommends the use of the instruction for the prevention of pregnancy, treatment of acne and premenstrual syndrome of severe course.

As a contraceptive, take the medicine on a pill daily. It is recommended to select one time for reception. The preparation should not be crushed or chewed. Take the tablet with a small amount of water. Begin reception on the first day of the cycle. On the twenty-first day they make a break until the twenty-eighth day. During this period, menstrual bleeding is likely . From the twenty-eighth day, the medication is renewed for three weeks.

To contraindications for the use of "Jess" means the instruction for use refers to tumors in the uterus and mammary gland, a predisposition to thrombosis, a disorder of the hepatic function of a pronounced nature, endometriosis.

Taking medication can cause headaches, mood changes, decreased libido, discomfort in the stomach, nausea, increased blood pressure, intermenstrual bleeding, breast strain, weight change.

The drug "Jess" instructions for use do not allow for admission during lactation and pregnancy.

special instructions

If you accidentally missed taking the medicine, the next pill should be taken no later than twelve hours after the previous one. In the interval of more than thirty-six hours the manufacturer does not guarantee a stable contraceptive effect.

At the beginning of therapy (the first two days), the medication should be combined with other non-hormonal contraceptives.

The contraceptive effect of the "Jess" medication is reduced with vomiting and diarrhea, as well as with a combination with "Rifampicin", "Ampicillin" and other antibiotics.

Before use, consult a physician.