Valette
Valette - Dose Advice of :
Take one tablet daily at the same time each day, following the arrows on the pack until all tablets have been takenIf you are starting your very first pack, take the first pill from the green region marked with the corresponding day. Continue taking the pills in the direction of the arrows until all tablets have been finished Once the first pack has been completed, continue immediately to the next pack.You may expect your period to commence 2-3 days after your last active pill.If no hormonal contraceptives have been taken in the past monthStart tablets on the first day of your menstrual bleeding so as to ensure that you will be protected from pregnancy immediately. I.e. there is no need to use an extra barrier contraceptive. Your doctor may instruct you to take Valette differently to what is mentioned here. It is important to adhere strongly to your doctor’s advice in order to ensure maximal protection from pregnancy.Contraindications: Any disorders affecting your blood circulation especially those related to deep venous thrombosis (thrombosis is blood clot formation). These clots may take place in blood vessels of the legs (deep vein thrombosis), the heart (myocardial infarction) or in the brain (stroke) Diabetes Mellitus with damage to blood vesselsSevere liver diseasesBenign or malignant liver tumoursUnexplained vaginal bleedsPregnancies or if you think you might be pregnantHistory or current pancreatitis (when your pancreas is inflamed) with associated high triglyceride levelsAllergies to any components contained in ValettePrecautions: Before you are commenced on Valette, your doctor should have conducted various medical examinations (including a breast examination). If you have any of the following risk factors, or if they occur for the first time, please inform your doctor before initiating Valette. SmokingDiabetesOverweightHigh blood pressureHeart valve or heart rhythm disorderInflammation of veinsVaricose veinsMigrainesClose family history of thrombosis, heart attacks and/or strokesPresence of breast cancer in your immediate familyLiver or gallbladder diseaseCrohn’s diseaseUlcerative colitisValette should not be taken during pregnancy and in the event of pregnancy; the medication should be discontinued at once. Pregnancy should be excluded before starting treatment. There is some concern that breastfed infants may be affected due to Valette being excreted in breast milk. Valette may also reduce the quantity and change the composition of breast milk. Hence, use of Valette while breastfeeding is not recommended Please seek your doctor’s advice if you are breastfeeding, pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
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