Tantin is a contraceptive that contains 0.06 mg of gestodene and 0.015 mg of ethinyl estradiol, two hormones that prevent ovulation and, therefore, prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Furthermore, these substances also alter the mucus and walls of the uterus, making it more difficult for the egg to attach to the uterus, even if fertilization occurs. Therefore, this is a contraceptive method with more than 99% success in preventing pregnancy.
This contraceptive can be purchased in the form of boxes with 1 pack of 28 tablets or 3 packs of 28 tablets.
How to drink
Each tantin pack contains 24 pink pills, which contain hormones, and 4 white pills, which do not contain hormones, and which are used to pause menstruation, without the woman needing to stop taking the contraceptive.
The 24 tablets must be taken on consecutive days and then the 4 white tablets must also be taken on consecutive days. At the end of the white pills, you should start using the pink pills from a new pack, without taking a break.
How to start taking Tantin
To start taking Tantin, you must follow the guidelines:
- No previous use of another hormonal contraceptive: take the first pink pill on the 1st day of menstruation and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- Changing oral contraceptives: take the first pink pill the day after the last active pill of the previous contraceptive;
- When using the minipill: take the first pink pill the next day and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- When using an IUD or implant: take the first tablet on the same day of removing the implant or IUD and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- When using injectable contraceptives: take the first tablet on the day of the next injection and use another contraceptive method for 7 days.
In the postpartum period, it is advisable to start using Tantin after 28 days, in women who are not breastfeeding, and it is recommended to use another contraceptive method during the first 7 days.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of using this contraceptive include clot formation, headache, breakthrough bleeding, recurrent vaginal infections, mood changes, nervousness, dizziness, nausea, changes in libido, increased sensitivity in the breasts, changes in heaviness or lack of menstruation.
Who shouldn’t take
Tantin is contraindicated for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or suspected of being pregnant.
Furthermore, tantin should also not be used by women with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula or with a history of deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolism, stroke, heart problems, migraine with aura, diabetes with circulation problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, liver diseases or in cases of breast cancer and other types of cancer that depend on the hormone estrogen.
