Unofem HEXAL 1.5mg

Unofem HEXAL 1.5mg in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How should it be used?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
The medicine is intended for single use only. It is not intended for sporadic use to replace regular contraception. If vomiting occurs within 3 hours of taking the medicine, another tablet should be taken.

Overdosage?
Overdosage symptoms such as nausea and withdrawal bleeding may occur. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: The medicine must not be used.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Headache
- Dizziness
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- Uterine pain
- Tightness in the breasts
- Delayed menstruation
- Heavier menstruation
- Bleeding
- Fatigue
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- Painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea)
- Skin reactions
- Pharyngeal edema
- Facial edema
- Intermediate and spotting bleeding

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Caution in case of allergy to binders (e.g. carboxymethylcellulose with the E number E 466)!
- Take care if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient is a substance related to the female sex hormone progestin (luteinizing hormone).
In women, the progestogen inhibits the growth of the endometrium in preparation for pregnancy, inhibits the transport of sperm and inhibits ovulation.
The active ingredient is a synthetic progestogen that is used alone or in combination with ethinylestradiol for contraception.
As a single dose, the active ingredient is used as an emergency contraceptive ("morning after pill").

Application

- Contraception after unprotected sexual intercourse or the failure of a contraceptive method

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:1 tablet1 time a dayAdolescents and adults of childbearing ageat or independent of mealtimeBefore use, an existing pregnancy should be ruled out.Take the medicine as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse or in the event of failure of a contraceptive method.The medicine must not be taken later than 72 hours (3 days) afterwards.The medicine can be taken at any time during the menstrual cycle.Consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice.