Contrezin 0,03 mg, 3,0 mg Tablet
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Oral contraception.
Dosage (summary)
One tablet daily for 28 days, starting on day 1 of the menstrual cycle.
Special Populations
- Paediatric population
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not indicated during pregnancy; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Enzyme inducers (e.g., phenytoin, rifampicin)
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- Antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, tetracyclines)
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Venous thromboembolism
- Arterial thromboembolism
- Severe hepatic disease
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Liver tumors
- Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Depressive mood
- Breast tenderness
- Weight changes
Counselling Points
- Take at the same time daily
- Use barrier method if tablets missed
- Report any mood changes or thromboembolic symptoms
Serious warnings
- Increased risk of VTE and ATE
- Monitor for hypertension
- May influence insulin resistance
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