What is sinovul and what is it for?

What is sinovul?

Sinovul® is a commercial medicine developed by Lafrancol Laboratories(1). In its compositionit has levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol as active ingredients, which give the drug its contraceptive abilities.

On the other hand, it is a drug administered orally, so its presentation is in coated tablets of 10 mg. The recommended dose isone pill daily, for 28 days consecutively, and preferably, always at the same time.

Note: Due to its mechanism of action and use, this contraceptive drugdoes not need a prescription for its acquisition.

What is sinovul for?

Sinovul® is used asa contraceptive and treatment of some disorders ofthis nature. We mention below the main uses of this medicine:

1. Oral contraception

Sinovul® has in its compositionlevonorgestrel as one of its active ingredients, which acts by preventing the release of the egg from occurring.

To highlight: Sinovul® is considered a second-generation synthetic progestin because itinterferes with the nesting and implantation process andis even used as the principle of emergency contraception. (2)

2. Menstrual disorders

Progestin pills such as sinovul® are used in many cases of menstrual disorders to reduce prolonged and excessive bleeding, in addition to correcting hormonal imbalances and the characteristic symptoms of dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. (3)

3. Ovarian rest

Ovarian rest is understood as the state where the body is in a process of inhibition of ovulation and therefore, there is also a break in the cyclical production of hormones.

You should know: Due to its active principles and mechanisms of action, sinovul® is used to produce ovarian rest . (4)

Sinovul side effects

All medicines have stipulated possible side effects, which can develop during their usein medical treatments. We mention below those of sinovul®:

• Changes in vaginal discharge.
• Breast tenderness.
• headache.
• Changes in libido and mood swings.
• Nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort.

Important: If there are side effects and they do not disappear when stopping treatment, it is important to seek medical attention for information.

Sinovul contraindications

Contraindications are factors that we must take into accountto reduce the risk of adverse effects occurring during medical treatment. We mention below those of sinovul®:

• Do not indicate whether the patient has presented an allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the drug’s components.
• Do not indicate whether the patient has presented a history of thromboembolic disorders.
• Do not indicate whether the patient has presented herpes gravidarum.
• Do not indicate if pregnancy is suspected or if you are breastfeeding.
• Do not indicate if there is a history of breast carcinoma or suspicions.

You should know: It is important to indicate the medical history, in order to assign adequate and pertinent treatments .

Key Conclusions

• Sinovul® is an oral contraceptive that comes in 10 mg pills and has levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol as active ingredients.
• Its recommended dose is one pill a day consecutively for 28 days, preferably always at the same time to be effective.
• Sinovul® is used to stop bleeding and produce the effect of ovarian rest.
• It is not recommended to indicate the use of sinovul®, in patients with a history of thrombophlebitis , or in suspicions or a history of carcinoma.