- Price and where to buy
- How to take
- How to start taking Tantin
- Possible side effects
- Who should not take
Tantin is a contraceptive that contains in its formula 0.06 mg of gestodene and 0.015 mg of ethinyl estradiol, two hormones that prevent ovulation and, therefore, prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
In addition, these substances also change the mucus and the walls of the uterus, making it more difficult for the egg to stick to the uterus, even if fertilization occurs. Thus, 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 carton of 28 tablets or 3 cartons of 28 tablets.
Price and where to buy
The tantin contraceptive can be purchased in conventional pharmacies, with a prescription and its price is approximately 15 reais for each pack of 28 tablets.
How to take
Each carton of tantin contains 24 pink pills, which have hormones, and 4 white pills, which do not contain hormones, and which are used to pause menstruation, without the woman having to stop taking the contraceptive.
The 24 tablets should be taken on consecutive days and then the 4 white tablets should also be taken on consecutive days. At the end of the white pills, you should start using pink pills from a new pack, without pausing.
How to start taking Tantin
To start taking Tantin, you must follow the guidelines:
- Without 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; Exchange of oral contraceptives: take the first pink pill on the day after the last active pill of the previous contraceptive; When using a mini pill: 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 pill on the same day of removal of the implant or IUD and use another contraceptive method for 7 days; When injectable contraceptives were used: take the first pill on the day that the next injection would be 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 breastfed, and it is recommended to use another method of contraception during the first 7 days.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of using this contraceptive include clot formation, headache, bleeding from the escape, recurrent infections of the vagina, mood swings, nervousness, dizziness, nausea, altered libido, increased sensitivity in the breasts, changes in the weight or lack of menstruation.
Who should not take
Tantin is contraindicated for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or who have a suspected pregnancy.
In addition, tantin should also not be used by women with hypersensitivity to any of the formula's components or with a history of deep venous thrombosis, thromboembolism, stroke, heart problems, migraine with aura, diabetes with circulation problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, liver disease or in cases of breast cancer and other cancers that depend on the hormone estrogen.
