Aixa is a contraceptive tablet manufactured by the company Medley, composed of the active ingredients Chlormadinone Acetate 2 mg + Ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg, which can also be found in generic form under these names.
Any contraceptive is used as a contraceptive method to prevent unwanted pregnancy, and is recommended for sexually active women or whenever there is a medical indication.
Aixa is sold in the form of packages containing 21 tablets, sufficient for 1 month of contraception, or 63 tablets, sufficient for 3 months of contraception, and is found in the main pharmacies.
How to use
The Aixa contraceptive pill must be taken daily, at the same time for 21 continuous days, followed by a break of 7 days, which is the period in which menstruation will occur. After this 7-day interval, the next box should be started and taken in the same way, even if menstruation has not yet ended.
On the medicine card there is a marking of pills for each day of the week, with arrows to help better guide the days and avoid forgetting, so the pills are taken following the direction of the arrows. Each tablet should be swallowed whole, without breaking or chewing, with a little liquid.
What to do if you forget to take your medicine
If you forget to take 1 tablet, it is recommended to take it as soon as you remember, continuing to use it as usual. If it is possible to take it within the first 12 hours, contraceptive protection is still active, so additional contraceptive methods are not necessary.
If you forget to take more than 12 hours, it is also recommended to take it immediately, as soon as possible, even if this means taking 2 tablets at the same time. However, it must be remembered that the effectiveness of contraceptive protection may be compromised, therefore, it is important to combine the use of other protection methods, such as condoms. The following tablets must be taken as usual, and the effectiveness of the contraceptive will return after 7 days of continuous use of the medicine.
If there is intimate contact after forgetting the pill, there is a possibility of pregnancy. Furthermore, the longer the period of forgetfulness, the greater the risk, therefore, it is very important that the medication is used regularly. Find out more about using the contraceptive pill.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects include:
- Nausea or vomiting;
- Vaginal discharge;
- Changes in the menstrual cycle or absence of menstruation;
- Dizziness or headache;
- Irritation, nervousness or depressed mood;
- Acne formation;
- Feeling of bloating or weight gain;
- Dor abdominal;
- Increased blood pressure.
If these symptoms are intense or persistent, you should talk to your gynecologist to assess the possibility of adjustments or changes to the medication.
Who shouldn’t use
Aixa, as well as other hormonal contraceptives, should be avoided in cases of history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, who have a history of migraine with aura, who are over 35 years of age, who are smokers or who have any disease that increases the risk. thrombosis, such as severe diabetes or high blood pressure, as the risk can become even greater. In these cases or whenever there are doubts, it is important to talk to the gynecologist for further clarification.
