Jadelle

Jadelle

levonorgestrel

Manufacturer:

Bayer HealthCare Pharma

Distributor:

DKSH
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Levonorgestrel
Indications/Uses
Contraception.
Dosage/Direction for Use
2 implants subdermally. Should be inserted w/in 7 days from the onset of menstruation.
Contraindications
Thrombosis, liver disease, breast cancer, uterine cancer, abnormal vag bleeding. Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
History of ectopic pregnancy, thrombosis or coagulation disorder, CV disorders, hyperlipidaemia or hypercholesterolaemia, migraine, breast cancer. Renal impairment, diabetes, depression, impaired hearing due to otosclerosis, herpes gestationis during pregnancy. Lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Irregular menstruation, vag discharge, pelvic pain, cervical inflammation, breast tenderness, itching of the external genitalis, headache, dizziness, nervousness, wt gain or loss, nausea, acne, rash, itching or skin discoloration, hair loss, pain or itching at the implant site, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, mood swings, decreased libido, depression, varicose veins, difficulty in breathing, migraine.
Drug Interactions
Phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampicin.
MIMS Class
Depot Contraceptives
ATC Classification
G03AC03 - levonorgestrel ; Belongs to the class of progestogens. Used as systemic contraceptives.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Jadelle implant 75 mg
Packing/Price
2's
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