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Prospect: information for the user

Dretinelle 0.02 mg/3 mg film-coated tablets EFG

Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone

Read this prospect carefully before starting to take the medicine, as it contains important information for you.

?Keep this prospect, as you may need to read it again.

?If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

?This medicine has been prescribed only for you and should not be given to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.

?If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this prospect. See section 4.

Important things you should know about combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs):

  • They are one of the most reliable reversible contraceptive methods if used correctly.
  • They slightly increase the risk of suffering a blood clot in veins and arteries, especially in the first year or when restarting use of a combined hormonal contraceptive after a pause of 4 weeks or more.
  • Be aware and consult your doctor if you think you may have symptoms of a blood clot (see section 2 “blood clots”).

Contents of the package and additional information

1. What is Dretinelle and what is it used for

Dretinelle is a contraceptive pill and is used to prevent pregnancy.

Each tablet contains a small amount of two different female hormones, known as drospirenona and ethinylestradiol.

Contraceptive pills that contain two hormones are known as "combined" pills

2. What you need to know before starting to take Dretinelle

General Considerations

Before starting to use Dretinelle, you should read the information about blood clots in section 2. It is particularly important that you read the symptoms of a blood clot (see section 2 “Blood Clots”).

Before you can start taking Dretinelle, your doctor will ask you some questions about your personal and family medical history. Your doctor will also measure your blood pressure and, depending on your personal situation, may perform other tests.

In this prospectus, several situations are described in which you should interrupt the use of Dretinelle, or in which the reliability of Dretinelle may decrease.

In these situations, you should not have sexual intercourse or should take additional non-hormonal contraceptive precautions, such as the use of a condom or other barrier method. Do not use the rhythm or basal body temperature methods. These methods may not be reliable because Dretinelle alters the monthly changes in body temperature and cervical mucus.

Dretinelle, like other hormonal contraceptives, does not protect against HIV (AIDS) or any other sexually transmitted disease.

When Not to Use Dretinelle

Do Not Take Dretinelle

You should not use Dretinelle if you have any of the conditions listed below. Inform your doctor if you have any of the conditions listed below. Your doctor will discuss with you what other form of contraception would be more suitable.

  • If you have (or have ever had) a blood clot in a leg vein (deep vein thrombosis, DVT), in the lungs (pulmonary embolism, PE), or in other organs
  • If you know that you have a disorder that affects blood clotting: for example, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, antithrombin III deficiency, factor V Leiden, or antiphospholipid antibodies.
  • If you need surgery or if you spend a lot of time without standing up (see section “Blood Clots”).
  • If you have ever had a heart attack or a stroke
  • If you have (or have ever had) angina pectoris (a condition that causes severe chest pain and may be the first sign of a heart attack) or a transient ischemic attack (TIA, symptoms of a stroke)
  • If you have any of the following diseases that may increase your risk of forming a blood clot in the arteries:
    • Diabetes with severe vascular damage
    • Very high blood pressure
    • Very high levels of fat in the blood (cholesterol or triglycerides)
    • A condition called hyperhomocysteinemia
  • If you have (or have ever had) a type of migraine called “migraine with aura”
  • If you have (or have ever had) a liver disease and your liver function is not yet normal.
  • If your kidneys do not function well (renal insufficiency).
  • If you have (or have ever had) a tumor in the liver.
  • If you have (or have ever had), or if you suspect that you have, breast cancer or cancer of the reproductive organs.
  • If you have vaginal bleeding, whose cause is unknown.
  • If you are allergic to ethinylestradiol or drospirenone, or to any of the other components of this medication (including in section 6). This may cause itching, rash, or inflammation.
  • If you have hepatitis C and are taking medications that contain ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasabuvir, glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, or sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir (see also the section Taking Dretinelle with Other Medications)

Additional Information on Special Populations

Children and Adolescents

Dretinelle is not indicated in women whose periods have not yet started.

Patients of Advanced Age

Dretinelle is not indicated after menopause.

Patients with Liver Disorder

Do not take Dretinelle if you have a liver disease. See also the sections “Do Not Take Dretinelle” and “Warnings and Precautions”.

Patients with Renal Disorder

Do not take Dretinelle if you have a kidney disorder or acute renal insufficiency. See also the sections “Do Not Take Dretinelle” and “Warnings and Precautions”.

Warnings and Precautions

When to Have Special Care with Dretinelle

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dretinelle.

When to Consult Your Doctor?

Seek Emergency Medical Assistance

  • If you notice possible signs of a blood clot that may indicate that you are suffering from a blood clot in the leg (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism), a heart attack, or a stroke (see section “Blood Clots” below).

For a description of the symptoms of these serious adverse effects, see “How to Recognize a Blood Clot”

In some situations, you need to have special care while using Dretinelle or any other combined hormonal contraceptive, and you may need to be examined periodically by your doctor.

Inform Your Doctor If You Suffer from Any of the Following Conditions

If the condition develops or worsens while you are using Dretinelle, you should also inform your doctor.

  • If a close relative has or has had breast cancer
  • If you have any liver or gallbladder disease
  • If you have diabetes
  • If you have depression
  • If you have inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
  • If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, a disease that affects your natural defense system)
  • If you have hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS, a disorder of blood clotting that causes kidney insufficiency)
  • If you have sickle cell anemia (a hereditary disorder of red blood cells)
  • If you have high levels of fat in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia) or a known family history of this condition. Hypertriglyceridemia has been associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
  • If you need surgery or spend a lot of time without standing up (see section 2 “Blood Clots”)
  • If you recently gave birth, you are at greater risk of blood clots. Ask your doctor when you can start taking Dretinelle after childbirth.
  • If you have superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins under the skin)
  • If you have varicose veins
  • If you have epilepsy (see “Dretinelle and Use of Other Medications”)
  • If you have a disease of the immune system called SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus)
  • If you have any disease that first appeared during pregnancy or during early use of sex hormones (for example, hearing loss, a blood disorder called porphyria, skin rash with blisters during pregnancy (herpes gestationalis), a nervous disorder characterized by involuntary movements (Sydenham's chorea)
  • If you have or have had melasma (a skin discoloration, especially on the face or neck, known as “pregnancy mask”). In this case, you should avoid direct exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light.
  • If you have hereditary angioedema, products containing estrogens may induce or worsen the symptoms of angioedema. You should seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face, tongue, and/or throat, and/or difficulty swallowing or urticaria, along with difficulty breathing.

BLOOD CLOTS

The use of a combined hormonal contraceptive like Dretinelle increases your risk of suffering a blood clot compared to not using it. In rare cases, a blood clot can block blood vessels and cause serious problems.

Blood clots can form:

  • in veins (which is called “deep vein thrombosis”, “venous thromboembolism” or VTE)
  • in arteries (which is called “arterial thrombosis”, “arterial thromboembolism” or ATE)

The recovery of blood clots is not always complete. In rare cases, there may be long-lasting or even fatal effects.

It is essential to remember that the overall risk of a harmful blood clot due to Dretinelle is small

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A BLOOD CLOT

Seek Emergency Medical Assistanceif you notice any of the following signs or symptoms.

Do you experience any of these signs?

What could you be suffering from?

  • Swelling of a leg or foot or along a vein in the leg or foot, especially when accompanied by:
    • Pain or tenderness in the leg, which may only be noticeable when standing up or walking
    • Increased temperature of the affected leg
    • Change in skin color of the leg, e.g., if it becomes pale, red, or blue

Deep vein thrombosis

  • Sudden shortness of breath without a known cause or rapid breathing
  • Sudden coughing without a clear cause, which may bring up blood
  • Severe chest pain that may worsen with deep breathing
  • Intense dizziness or fainting
  • Irregular or rapid heartbeat
  • Severe stomach pain

If you are unsure, consult a doctor, as some of these symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath, can be confused with a milder condition like a common cold

Pulmonary embolism

Symptoms that occur more frequently in one eye:

  • Immediate loss of vision, or
  • Blurred vision without pain, which may progress to loss of vision

Retinal vein thrombosis (blood clot in the eye)

  • Chest pain, discomfort, or pressure
  • Sensation of fullness or oppression in the chest, arm, or below the sternum
  • Sensation of fullness, indigestion, or choking
  • Upper body discomfort that radiates to the back, jaw, tongue, arm, or stomach
  • Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness
  • Extremely weak or irregular heartbeat

Heart attack

  • Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
  • Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking, or understanding
  • Sudden difficulty seeing in one eye or both eyes
  • Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or coordination
  • Sudden severe headache, without a known cause
  • Loss of consciousness or fainting, with or without convulsions

Sometimes the symptoms of a stroke may be brief, with almost immediate and complete recovery, but you should still seek emergency medical assistance as you may be at risk of another stroke.

Stroke

  • Swelling and slight bluish discoloration of an extremity
  • Severe stomach pain (abdominal pain)

Blood clots that block other blood vessels

BLOOD CLOTS IN A VEIN

What Can Happen If a Blood Clot Forms in a Vein?

  • The use of combined hormonal contraceptives has been associated with an increased risk of blood clots in veins (venous thromboembolism). However, these adverse effects are rare. They occur more frequently in the first year of use of a combined hormonal contraceptive
  • If a blood clot forms in a vein in the leg or foot, it may cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • If a blood clot breaks loose from the leg and lodges in the lung, it may cause a pulmonary embolism (PE)
  • In very rare cases, a blood clot can form in a vein in another organ, such as the eye (retinal vein thrombosis)

When Is the Risk of a Blood Clot in a Vein Greater?

The risk of a blood clot in a vein is greater during the first year in which you take a combined hormonal contraceptive for the first time. The risk may be greater if you restart taking a combined hormonal contraceptive (the same medication or a different medication) after a break of 4 weeks or more.

After the first year, the risk decreases, but it is always slightly higher than if you were not taking a combined hormonal contraceptive.

When you stop taking Dretinelle, your risk of a blood clot returns to normal in a few weeks.

What Is the Risk of a Blood Clot?

The risk depends on your natural risk of VTE and the type of combined hormonal contraceptive you are taking.

The risk of a blood clot in the leg or lung (DVT or PE) with Dretinelle is small.

  • Of every 10,000 women who do not use a combined hormonal contraceptive and who are not pregnant, 2 will develop a blood clot in a year.
  • Of every 10,000 women who use a combined hormonal contraceptive containing levonorgestrel, noretisterone, or norgestimato, 5-7 will develop a blood clot in a year.
  • Of every 10,000 women who use a combined hormonal contraceptive containing drospirenone like Dretinelle, 9-12 will develop a blood clot in a year.
  • The risk of a blood clot will depend on your personal history (see “Factors That Increase Your Risk of a Blood Clot” below)

Risk of Developing a Blood Clot in a Year

Women whodo not usea combined hormonal contraceptive and who are not pregnant

About 2 in every 10,000 women

Women who use a combined hormonal contraceptive containinglevonorgestrel, noretisterone, or norgestimato

About 5-7 in every 10,000 women

Women who use Dretinelle

About 9-12 in every 10,000 women

Factors That Increase Your Risk of a Blood Clot in a Vein

The risk of a blood clot with Dretinelle is small, but some conditions increase the risk. Your risk is greater:

  • if you are overweight (body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher)
  • if a close relative has had a blood clot in the leg, lung, or other organ at a young age (i.e., before about 50 years). In this case, you may have an inherited disorder of blood clotting.
  • if you need surgery or spend a lot of time without standing up due to an injury or disease or if you have your leg immobilized. You may need to stop taking Dretinelle for several weeks before the surgery or while you have less mobility. If you need to stop taking Dretinelle, ask your doctor when you can start taking it again.
  • with increasing age (especially above about 35 years)
  • if you have given birth recently

The risk of a blood clot increases the more conditions you have.

Long flights (over 4 hours) may temporarily increase the risk of a blood clot, especially if you have any of the other risk factors listed.

It is essential to inform your doctor if you suffer from any of the conditions above, even if you are unsure. Your doctor may decide that you should stop taking Dretinelle.

If any of the conditions above change while you are using Dretinelle, for example, a close relative experiences a blood clot without a known cause or you gain a lot of weight, inform your doctor.

BLOOD CLOTS IN AN ARTERY

What Can Happen If a Blood Clot Forms in an Artery?

Like a blood clot in a vein, a blood clot in an artery can cause serious problems. For example, it can cause a heart attack or a stroke.

Factors That Increase Your Risk of a Blood Clot in an Artery

It is essential to note that the risk of a heart attack or stroke due to Dretinelle is very small, but it may increase:

  • with age (above 35 years)
  • if you smoke. When using a combined hormonal contraceptive like Dretinelle, you are advised to quit smoking. If you are unable to quit smoking and are over 35 years old, your doctor may advise you to use a different type of contraceptive.
  • if you are overweight
  • if you have high blood pressure
  • if a close relative has had a heart attack or stroke at a young age (less than about 50 years). In this case, you may also be at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke
  • if you or a close relative have high levels of fat in the blood (cholesterol or triglycerides)
  • if you have migraines, especially migraines with aura
  • if you have a heart condition (valve disorder, arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation)
  • if you have diabetes

If you have one or more of these conditions or if any of them are particularly severe, your risk of a blood clot may be increased even further.

If any of the conditions above change while you are using Dretinelle, for example, you start smoking, a close relative experiences a blood clot without a known cause, or you gain a lot of weight, inform your doctor.

Dretinelle and Cancer

Cancer of the breast has been observed slightly more frequently in women using combined hormonal contraceptives, but it is not known whether this is due to the treatment. For example, it may be that tumors are more often detected in women taking combined hormonal contraceptives because they are examined by their doctor more frequently. The incidence of breast tumors decreases gradually after stopping combined hormonal contraceptives. It is essential to undergo regular breast examinations and to consult your doctor if you notice any lump.

In rare cases, benign tumors in the liver and even more rarely malignant tumors have been reported in users of combined hormonal contraceptives. Consult your doctor if you experience severe abdominal pain.

Menstrual Bleeding

During the first few months of taking Dretinelle, you may experience unexpected bleeding (bleeding outside of the days of placebo pill use). If this bleeding persists beyond a few months or starts after a few months, your doctor should investigate the cause.

What to Do If You Do Not Have Your Period During the Placebo Days

If you have taken all the pills correctly, have not had severe vomiting or diarrhea, and have not taken other medications, it is highly unlikely that you are pregnant.

If your expected period does not arrive in two consecutive occasions, you may be pregnant. Consult your doctor immediately. Do not start the next pack until you are sure you are not pregnant.

Mental Health Disorders

Some women who use hormonal contraceptives like Dretinelle have reported depression or a depressed mood. Depression can be severe and sometimes may induce suicidal thoughts. If you experience mood changes and depressive symptoms, consult your doctor for additional medical advice as soon as possible.

Taking Dretinelle with Other Medications

Always inform your doctor about any medications or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, inform any other doctor or dentist who prescribes another medication (or your pharmacist) that you are using Dretinelle. They may advise you to take additional contraceptive precautions (e.g., condoms) and, if so, for how long or if you should change the use of another medication that you need.

Some medications may affect the levels of Dretinelle in the blood and may make it less effective in preventing pregnancy or may cause unexpected bleeding. This may occur with:

  • Medications used in the treatment of
  • epilepsy (e.g., primidone, phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine)
  • tuberculosis (e.g., rifampicin)
  • infections with HIV and hepatitis C (the so-called protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors such as ritonavir, nevirapine, efavirenz)
  • infections with fungi (e.g., griseofulvin, ketoconazole)
  • arthritis, osteoarthritis (etoricoxib)
  • high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs (bosentan)
  • St. John's Wort.
  • Dretinelle may affect the effect of other medications, for example:
  • medications containing ciclosporin
  • the antiepileptic lamotrigine (may lead to an increase in seizure frequency)
  • theophylline (used to treat respiratory problems)
  • tizanidine (used to treat pain and/or muscle cramps)

Do not use Dretinelle if you have hepatitis C and are taking medications that contain ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasabuvir, glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, or sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir, as these medications may cause increases in liver function parameters in the blood (elevated ALT enzyme levels).

Your doctor will prescribe another type of contraceptive before starting treatment with these medications.

Dretinelle can be restarted approximately 2 weeks after completing this treatment. See section “When Not to Use Dretinelle”.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.

Dretinelle with Food and Drink

Dretinelle can be taken with or without food, and with a little water if necessary.

Laboratory Tests

If you need a blood test, inform your doctor or the laboratory staff that you are taking the pill, as hormonal contraceptives may affect the results of some tests.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, do not take Dretinelle. If you become pregnant during treatment with Dretinelle, stop treatment immediately and consult your doctor.If you want to become pregnant, you can stop taking Dretinelle at any time (see “If You Want to Stop Taking Dretinelle”)

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.

Breastfeeding

Generally, Dretinelle is not recommended during the breastfeeding period. If you want to take the contraceptive while breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Driving and Operating Machinery

There is no information to suggest that the use of Dretinelle has any effect on your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Dretinelle Contains Lactose

If your doctor has told you that you have a lactose intolerance, consult with them before taking the medication.

Dretinelle Contains Sodium

This medication contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet, i.e., it is essentially “sodium-free”.

3. How to take Dretinelle

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Take one Dretinelle tablet every day with a glass of water if necessary. You can take the tablets with or without food, but approximately at the same time every day.

The strip contains 21 tablets. The day of the week when you should take the tablet appears printed next to each tablet. For example, if you start on a Wednesday, you should take a tablet with "MIE" next to it. Follow the direction of the arrow on the packaging until you have taken all 21 tablets.

Do not take any tablets for 7 days after that. During those 7 days without tablets (also called the break or rest week), menstruation should take place. Usually, menstruation, also known as withdrawal bleeding, begins on the second or third day of the rest week.

On the 8th day after taking the last Dretinelle tablet (i.e., after the 7-day rest week), you should start with the next strip, even if menstruation has not finished. This means that you should start all strips on the same day of the week and that menstruation should take place on the same days every month.

If you use Dretinelle in this way, you will also be protected against pregnancy during the 7 days when you are not taking any tablets.

When can you start with the first strip

  • If you have not used any hormone-containing contraceptives in the past month

Start taking Dretinelle on the first day of your cycle (i.e., the first day of your period). If you start Dretinelle on the first day of your period, you are immediately protected against pregnancy. You can also start on days 2-5 of your cycle, but then you should use additional contraceptive methods (e.g., a condom) for the first 7 days.

  • Switching from a combined hormonal contraceptive, vaginal combined contraceptive ring, or patch

You can start taking Dretinelle preferably the day after the last active tablet (the last tablet containing the active ingredient) of the previous pill, but at the end of the next day after the usual interval without taking tablets of your previous pill (or after the last inactive tablet of your previous pill). When switching from a vaginal combined contraceptive ring or patch, follow your doctor's recommendations.

  • Switching from a progestin-only method (pill only with progestin, injection, implant, or progestin-releasing intrauterine system (IUS))

You can switch from the pill only with progestin on any day (if it is an implant or IUS, on the day of its removal; if it is an injectable, on the day of the next injection) but, in all cases, use additional contraceptive methods (e.g., a condom) for the first 7 days of taking tablets.

  • After an abortion

Follow your doctor's recommendations.

  • After giving birth

After giving birth, you can start taking Dretinelle between 21 and 28 days. If you start later than day 28, use one of the barrier methods (e.g., a condom) for the first 7 days of taking Dretinelle. If, after giving birth, you have already had sex before starting to take Dretinelle (again), you should first be sure you are not pregnant or wait until your next menstrual period.

  • If you are breastfeeding and want to start taking Dretinelle again after giving birth

Read the section "Breastfeeding".

Ask your doctor if you are unsure when to start.

If you take more Dretinelle than you should

No serious cases of overdose of ethinylestradiol/drospirenone have been reported.

If you take many tablets at once, you may feel sick or vomit or bleed from the vagina.

Even girls who have not yet started menstruating but have accidentally taken this medication may experience this type of bleeding.

If you have taken too many Dretinelle tablets or discover that a child has taken them, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service at 91 562 04 20 indicating the medication and the amount taken. It is recommended to bring the packaging and the medication's leaflet to the healthcare professional.

If you forget to take Dretinelle

  • If you are lateless than 12 hoursin taking some tablets, the protection against pregnancy does not decrease. Take the tablet as soon as you remember and then take the next tablets again at the usual time.
  • If you are latemore than 12 hoursin taking some tablets, the protection against pregnancy may decrease. The more tablets you have forgotten, the greater the risk of becoming pregnant.

The risk of incomplete protection against pregnancy is maximum if you forget to take a tablet at the beginning or end of the strip. Therefore, you should take the following measures (see also the diagram below):

  • More than one tablet forgotten in a strip

Consult your doctor.

  • One tablet forgotten in week 1

Take the forgotten tablet as soon as you remember, although this may mean taking two tablets at once. Continue taking the next tablets at the usual time and useextra precautions, for the next 7 days, for example, a condom. If you have had sex in the week before forgetting the tablet, you should know that there is a risk of pregnancy. In that case, consult your doctor.

  • One tablet forgotten in week 2

Take the forgotten tablet as soon as you remember, although this may mean taking two tablets at once. Continue taking the next tablets at the usual time. The protection against pregnancy does not decrease and you do not need to take extra precautions.

  • One tablet forgotten in week 3

You can choose between two options:

  1. Take the forgotten tablet as soon as you remember, although this may mean taking two tablets at once. Continue taking the next tablets at the usual time. Instead of taking the break without tablets, start taking the next strip.

You may experience small bleeding or bleeding similar to menstruation while using the next strip. After the usual 7-day break without tablets, continue with the next strip.

  1. You can also interrupt the strip and go directly to a 7-day break without tablets (note the day you forgot to take your tablet). If you want to start a new strip on your scheduled start day,reduce the number of days without tablets to less than 7. For example, if your break without tablets starts on a Friday and you want to change it to a Tuesday (3 days earlier), start a new strip 3 days earlier than usual. If you make the break without tablets too short (e.g., 3 days or less), you may not have any bleeding during these days. Then you may experience weak bleeding or bleeding similar to menstruation.

If you follow one of these two recommendations, you will remain protected against pregnancy.

  • If you have forgotten to take one of the tablets in the strip and do not have bleeding during the first break without tablets, you may be pregnant. Consult your doctor before continuing with the next strip.

What to do in case of vomiting or intense diarrhea

If you have vomiting in the 3-4 hours after taking a tablet or have intense diarrhea, there is a risk that the active ingredients of the pill will not be fully absorbed by your body. This is similar to what happens when you forget a tablet. After vomiting or diarrhea, take another tablet from a reserve strip as soon as possible. If possible, take itbefore 12 hourshave passed since your usual time for taking the contraceptive. If this is not possible or more than 12 hours have passed, you should follow the advice given in "If you forget to take Dretinelle".

Delayed menstrual period: what you should know

Although not recommended, it is possible to delay your menstrual period by going directly to a new strip of Dretinelle instead of starting the break without tablets and finishing it. You may experience small bleeding or bleeding similar to menstruation while using the next strip. After the usual 7-day break without tablets, continue with the next strip.

You should consult your doctor before deciding to delay your menstrual period.

Change in the first day of menstrual period: what you should know

If you take the tablets according to the instructions, your menstrual period will start during the break without tablets. If you need to change this day, reduce the number of days without tablets (but never increase it – 7 is the maximum!). For example, if your break without tablets starts on a Friday and you want to change it to a Tuesday (3 days earlier), start a new strip 3 days earlier than usual. If you make the break without tablets too short (e.g., 3 days or less), you may not have any bleeding during these days. Then you may experience weak bleeding or bleeding similar to menstruation.

If you are unsure what to do, consult your doctor.

If you want to stop taking Dretinelle

You can stop taking Dretinelle whenever you want. If you do not want to become pregnant, consult your doctor about other effective methods of birth control. If you want to become pregnant, it is recommended that you stop taking Dretinelle and wait until your menstrual period before trying to become pregnant. This way, you can calculate your estimated due date more easily.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medicines, Dretinelle may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them. If you experience any side effect, especially if it is severe and persistent, or if you have any health changes that you think may be related to Dretinelle, consult your doctor.

All women taking combined hormonal contraceptives are at a higher risk of developing blood clots in the veins (venous thromboembolism (VTE)) or blood clots in the arteries (arterial thromboembolism (ATE)). For more detailed information on the different risks of taking combined hormonal contraceptives, see section 2 “What you need to know before starting to use Dretinelle”.

The following side effects have been associated with the use of Drospirenona/Ethinylestradiol

Frequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

  • mood changes
  • headaches
  • abdominal pain (stomach pain)
  • acne
  • breast pain, breast enlargement, breast tenderness, painful menstruation, or irregular menstruation
  • weight gain

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

  • Candida (fungal infection)
  • herpes labialis (simple herpes)
  • allergic reactions
  • increased appetite
  • depression, nervousness, sleep disorders
  • tingling sensation, dizziness
  • vision problems
  • irregular heartbeat or unusually fast heart rate
  • pulmonary embolism, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, migraine, varicose veins
  • sore throat
  • nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines, diarrhea, constipation
  • sudden swelling of the skin and/or mucous membranes (e.g., the tongue or throat), and/or difficulty swallowing or hawking up mucus with difficulty breathing (angioedema)
  • hair loss (alopecia)
  • itching
  • eczema
  • dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis
  • neck pain, limb pain, muscle cramps
  • urinary tract infection
  • breast lumps (benign and cancerous), milk production while not pregnant (galactorrhea), ovarian cysts, hot flashes, absence of periods, heavy periods, vaginal discharge, vaginal dryness, pelvic pain
  • fluid retention, lack of energy, excessive thirst, increased sweating
  • weight loss

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

  • asthma
  • hearing loss
  • obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot formed elsewhere in the body
  • erythema nodosum (characterized by painful, red nodules)
  • erythema multiforme (characterized by skin rash in the form of a target with redness or blisters)
  • harmful blood clots in a vein or artery, for example:
    • in a leg or foot (i.e., DVT)
    • in a lung (i.e., PE)
    • heart attack
    • stroke
    • transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is a temporary condition similar to a stroke
    • blood clots in the liver, stomach/intestine, kidneys, or eye.

The chances of having a blood clot may be higher if you have any other condition that increases this risk (see section 2 for more information on conditions that increase the risk of blood clots and the symptoms of a blood clot).

Reporting side effects

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Vigilance of Medicinal Products for Human Use Website:www.notificaram.es

5. Dretinelle Conservation

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

This medication does not require special storage conditions.

Do not take this medication after the expiration date that appears on the blister and packaging after the phrase “Do not use after:” or “CAD:”.

The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.

Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of unused packaging and medications. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the packaging and additional information

Composition of Dretinelle

The active principles are etinilestradiol and drospirenona.

Each tablet contains 0.02 mg of etinilestradiol and 3 mg of drospirenona.

The other components are:

Tablet core: lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized cornstarch, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, polisorbate 80, magnesium stearate.

Coating: partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide (E-171), macrogol 3350, talc, yellow iron oxide (E-172), red iron oxide (E-172), black iron oxide (E-172).

Appearance of Dretine and contents of the package

Film-coated, round, pink tablets.

Dretinelle is available in boxes of 1, 2, 3, 6, and 13 blisters, each containing 21 tablets

Only some package sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Marketing authorization holder

Theramex Ireland Limited

3rd Floor, Kilmore House,

Park Lane, Spencer Dock,

Dublin 1

D01 YE64

Ireland

Manufacturer

Laboratorios León Farma, S.A.

Pol. Ind. Navatejera;

La Vallina s/n;

24008-Villaquilambre, León

Spain

Or

Merckle GmbH

Ludwig-Merckle-Strasse, 3

Blaubeuren

Germany

Local Representative

Theramex Healthcare Spain, S.L.

Calle Martínez Villergas 52, Edificio C, planta 2ª izquierda.

28027 Madrid

Spain

This medicine is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:

Member State Name

Medicine Name

Norway:

Dretinelle0.02 mg/3 mg tabletter, filmdrasjerte

Austria:

Dretinelle 0.02 mg/3 mg 21 Filmtabletten

Czech Republic:

Softinelle 0.03 mg/3 mg potahované tablety

Spain:

Dretinelle 0.02 mg/3 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película

Hungary:

Corenelle 0.02 mg/3 mgfilmtabletta

Ireland:

Dretinelle 0.02 mg/3 mg Film-coated Tablets

Poland:

Lesinelle

Slovakia:

Softinelle 0.02mg/3mg filmom obalené tablety

Last review date of this leaflet: October 2022

The detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/

Країна реєстрації
Активна речовина
Потрібен рецепт
Так
Виробник
Склад
Lactosa monohidrato (44.00 mg mg), Croscarmelosa sodica (1.20 mg mg)
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