Introduction

Uses of Bredicon

Contraception

Side effects of Bredicon

Headache
Nausea
Weight gain
Irregular menstrual cycle
Mood changes
Acne
Breast pain

How to use Bredicon

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bredicon may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Bredicon works

Bredicon is a progestin (female hormone). It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing the fertilization of the egg by sperm. It may also work by changing the lining of the uterus (womb) and increasing the thickness of cervical mucus to prevent pregnancy.

Quick Tips

Bredicon helps prevent pregnancy.
It is more than 99% effective, if taken correctly.
Take it continuously at the same time everyday with no break between pack of pills.
Unlike other combined oral contraceptives, it can also be taken by women who smoke, are over 35 yrs of age or are breastfeeding.
If you are more than 12 hours late in taking a pill you will not be protected against pregnancy. Use other contraceptive methods such as condoms for the next two days.
If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Bredicon, take another pill as soon as you feel well.
It may stop your periods or make them lighter, irregular or more frequent. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bredicon. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE – Pregnancy: Bredicon is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Bredicon is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.\nNonhormonal and progestin-only contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
SAFE – Driving: Bredicon does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Kidney: There is limited information available on the use of Bredicon in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Liver: Bredicon should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bredicon may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Bredicon is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.