Label: information for the user
Edelsine 0.250 mg/0.035 mg tablets
Norgestimato/Ethinylestradiol
Important things you should know about combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs):
(CHCs):
Read this label carefully before starting to take this medication,because it contains important information for you.
Edelsine is a low-dose combination of oral contraceptives that serves to prevent pregnancy.
Each tablet contains two types of female hormones, norgestimato and ethinylestradiol.
Edelsine prevents the egg from being released from the ovary, so you cannot become pregnant. Additionally, Edelsine makes the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker, making it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus. The contraceptive effect begins from the first tablet.
Before starting to use this medication, 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”).
When Not to Use Edelsine
Do not use this medication 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.
Do not use this medication if you:
When to Have Special Care with Edelsine
When to Consult Your Doctor? Seek Urgent Medical Assistance
For a description of the symptoms of these serious side effects, see “How to Recognize a Blood Clot”. |
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting to take Edelsine.
Inform Your Doctor if You Suffer from Any of the Following Conditions
If the condition develops or worsens while using this medication, you must also inform your doctor.
BLOOD CLOTS
The use of a combined hormonal contraceptive like Edelsine 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:
The recovery of blood clots is not always complete. In rare cases, there may be long-lasting or even fatal effects.
It is Important to Remember that the Global Risk of a Harmful Blood Clot Due to This Medication is Small.
HOW TO RECOGNIZE A BLOOD CLOT
Seek Urgent Medical Assistanceif you notice any of the following signs or symptoms.
Do You Experience Any of These Signs? | What You May Be Suffering From? |
| Deep Vein Thrombosis |
If you are unsure, consult your 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:
| Retinal vein thrombosis (blood clot in the eye). |
| Heart Attack |
Sometimes, the symptoms of a stroke may be brief, with almost immediate and complete recovery, but you should still seek urgent medical assistance as you may be at risk of another stroke. | Stroke |
| Blood clots that block other blood vessels. |
BLOOD CLOTS IN A VEIN
What Can Happen if a Blood Clot Forms in a Vein?
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 start taking 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 one) 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 this medication, 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 global risk of a blood clot in your leg or lung (DVT or PE) with this medication is small.
Risk of Developing a Blood Clot in a Year | |
Women whodo not usea combined hormonal contraceptive and are not pregnant | About 2 out of every 10,000 women. |
Women who use a combined hormonal contraceptive containinglevonorgestrel, noretisterone or norgestimato | About 5-7 out of every 10,000 women. |
Women who use Edelsine | About 5-7 out of every 10,000 women. |
Factors That Increase Your Risk of a Blood Clot in a Vein
Your risk of a blood clot with this medication is small, but some conditions increase the risk. Your risk is greater:
Your risk of a blood clot increases the more conditions you have.
Long flights (over 4 hours) may temporarily increase your 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 have any of the conditions above, even if you are unsure. Your doctor may decide that you need to stop taking this medication.
If any of the conditions above change while you are using this medication, 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 using this medication is very small, but it may increase:
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 this medication, 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.
Additionally, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to take this medication, and inform them if you are in any of these situations, so that your doctor can decide if you can use oral contraceptives and establish the frequency of medical check-ups during treatment with this medication. Inform your doctor if you suffer from any of the following conditions or if they develop or worsen while using this medication:
Inform your doctor if any of these conditions appear or worsen during treatment with this medication.
Oral Contraceptives and Cancer
The risk of breast cancer, in general, increases with age. This risk is increased with oral contraceptives. In comparison with developing cancer at some point in life, the increase in risk associated with the use of oral contraceptives is small. The increase in risk of breast cancer decreases gradually over the 10 years following the suspension of oral contraceptive use. The diagnosis of breast cancer in women using oral contraceptives has not advanced as much as in women who are not using them.
Rarely, benign and even malignant liver tumors have been found in women using oral contraceptives. These tumors can be life-threatening due to internal bleeding. Consult your doctor if you experience sudden pain or severe abdominal pain.
More cases of cervical cancer have been found when oral contraceptives have been used for a long time. This is not necessarily related to the use of oral contraceptives and may be due to sexual behavior or other factors.
Mental Health Disorders
Some women who use hormonal contraceptives like Edelsine 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, contact your doctor for additional medical advice as soon as possible.
Spotting Between Periods
During the first few months of taking this medication, unexpected bleeding (bleeding outside of the menstrual period) may occur. If this bleeding persists for more than a few months or starts after a few months, your doctor should investigate what is wrong.
Missing Periods
If you have taken all the pills correctly, have not vomited, and have not had severe diarrhea, and you are not taking other medications, it is highly unlikely that you are pregnant. However, if this persists for two consecutive months, you should have a gynecological examination or a pregnancy test before continuing treatment with this medication. Consult your doctor if you forgot to take some pills and your period has not arrived.
The blood levels of nutrients and folates may be lower in women taking oral contraceptives. This may be important in women who become pregnant shortly after stopping oral contraceptive treatment.
The following conditions may occur or worsen both during pregnancy and while using oral contraceptives, but a link has not been confirmed:
Women using oral contraceptives should undergo regular medical check-ups. The frequency of these check-ups is based on the potential risk of oral contraceptives affecting a condition or disease.
Edelsine, like other oral contraceptives, does not protect against HIV (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.
Other Medications and Edelsine
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication. They can advise you if you need to take additional contraceptive precautions.
Do not use Edelsine if you have hepatitis C and are taking medications that contain ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir, glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, or sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir, as these medications can cause increases in liver function values in the blood (elevated ALT levels).
Your doctor will prescribe another type of contraceptive before starting treatment with these medications.
You can restart using this medication 2 weeks after completing this treatment (see section “When Not to Use Edelsine”).
Some medications and herbal treatments can affect the blood levels of this medication, potentially reducing the effectiveness of pregnancy prevention or causing unexpected bleeding. These include medications for the treatment of:
This medication can affect the effectiveness of other medications, such as:
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Fertility
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Pregnancy
Do not take this medication during pregnancy. If you become pregnant, stop treatment and contact your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have taken this medication during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
It is possible that using this medication during breastfeeding may affect the baby. Therefore, do not take this medication during breastfeeding unless your doctor advises you to. Breastfeeding mothers should monitor the volume of milk as this medication may reduce milk production.
Fertility
This medication is used to prevent pregnancy.
Driving and Operating Machines
No known effects.
Edelsine Contains Lactose
If your doctor has told you that you have a lactose intolerance, consult them before taking this medication.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The contraceptive effect begins with the first pill.
Each calendarized blister contains 21 pills.
First treatment cycle
Take the first pill on the first day of your menstruation. Continue taking 1 pill a day (you must take the pills in consecutive order to check that you have taken a pill each day). It is recommended to take the pills always at the same time, for example, before going to bed.
After taking the 21 pills from a package, a 7-day break will begin during which menstruation will appear. If menstruation does not appear, you should start a new 21-day treatment, after a 7-day break.
Second cycle and subsequent
Start the next treatment cycle/calendarized blister on the same day of the week that you started the previous cycle. If menstruation does not appear after the second cycle, consult your doctor.
Delayed menstruation
Once all the pills from a package have been taken, start a new one for the days you want to delay menstruation. Then, take a 7-day break, and continue with a new package of 21 pills, with a new start day.
Intermenstrual bleeding
The treatment should be continued even if intermenstrual bleeding or spotting appears. This type of bleeding disappears after the first three treatment cycles. If bleeding persists, you should consult your doctor or healthcare professional.
What to do in case of vomiting or intense diarrhea
If you vomit within 3 hours of taking the pill or if you have intense diarrhea for more than 24 hours, the contraceptive effect may not be sufficient, so you should use an additional non-hormonal contraceptive method (e.g. condom) for 7 days after recovery. If diarrhea or vomiting persists, contact your doctor or healthcare professional.
If you take more Edelsine than you should
If you have taken more Edelsine than you should or if, for example, a child accidentally ingests this treatment, consult your doctor to evaluate the risks and provide instructions on how to act.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult the Toxicological Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20.
If you forgot to take Edelsine:
If you forgot to take more than 1 pill from the cycle
Consult your doctor.
If you forgot to take 1 pill in week 1
Take the forgotten pill as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two pills at once. Then, continue taking the pills at the usual time and remember to use an additional contraceptive method (other than hormonal contraceptives, e.g. condom) for the next 7 days. If you had sexual intercourse in the 7 days prior, you may be pregnant, so you should contact your doctor immediately.
If you forgot 1 pill in week 2
Take the forgotten pill as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two pills at once. Then, continue taking the remaining pills at the usual time. If you have taken the pills correctly for the 7 days prior to the forgotten pill, the contraceptive effect of the pills is not reduced and you do not need to use an additional contraceptive method.
If you forgot 1 pill in week 3
You will have to choose one of the following options:
If you forgot to take a pill and subsequently do not have withdrawal bleeding in the next 7-day break, you may be pregnant. Consult your doctor before starting a new package.
If you interrupt treatment with Edelsine
You can stop taking this medication at any time. If you do not want to get pregnant, ask your doctor for advice on other reliable methods of birth control. If you want to get pregnant, stop taking this medication.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following angioedema symptoms: facial, tongue, and/or throat swelling and/or difficulty swallowing or potentially difficulty breathing (see also the "Warnings and precautions" section).
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 take Edelsine".
The following side effects have been reported with Edelsine:
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
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 symptoms of a blood clot).
Side effects of unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from available data)
The following side effects have been associated with the use of hormonal contraceptives in general: benign and malignant liver tumors, bile duct obstruction, jaundice caused by bile duct obstruction, gallstones, uterine fibroid enlargement, increased cervical erosion, reversible infertility (ability to become pregnant) after stopping the use of hormonal contraceptives, premenstrual syndrome, dandruff, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), gestational herpes (rare skin disease that appears during pregnancy), melasma (pigmentation spots that may become permanent), hematomas (skin bleeding), changes in the cornea, involuntary movement disorder, increased sensitivity to sugars.
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 prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Vigilance of Medicinal Products for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after “CAD”. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not store at a temperature above 25º C.
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of packaging and unused medications 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.
Composition of Edelsine
Appearance of the product and contents of the packaging
Edelsine are blue-colored, round tablets, with “C 250” engraved on both faces.
Each blister pack contains 21 tablets.
The packaging may contain: 1 x 21 or 3 x 21 tablets.
Holder of the marketing authorization
Laboratorios Effik S.A.
C/ San Rafael, 3
28108 Alcobendas, Madrid
Spain
Responsible for manufacturing
Delpharm Lille SAS
Parc d'Activités Roubaix-Est
22 Rue de Toufflers
CS 50070
59452 LYS-LEZ-LANNOY Cedex
France
Laboratoire EFFIK
Bâtiment “Le Newton”
9-11 Rue Jeanne Braconnier
92366 Meudon La Forêt Cedex
France
Last review date of this leaflet: September 2022
The detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/).
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