Iumi is a low-dose birth control pill that combines two feminine hormones, ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone, used to prevent pregnancy and relieve fluid retention, swelling, weight gain, acne and excess oil on the skin and hair.
Iumi is produced by Libbs Pharmaceuticals laboratory and can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in cartons of 24 tablets, priced between 27 and 35 reais.
What is it for
Iumi is indicated for preventing pregnancy and reducing symptoms related to fluid retention, increased abdominal volume, swelling, or weight gain. It is also used to treat acne and excess oil on the skin and hair.
How to use
The method of use of Iumi is to take one tablet a day at about the same time with the aid of a little liquid, if necessary.
All tablets should be taken until the carton is complete and then a 4-day interval without the ingestion of tablets. During this period, about 2 to 3 days after the ingestion of the last Iumi tablet, menstrual bleeding should occur. After the 4-day break, the woman should start a new pack on the 5th day, even if there is still bleeding.
What to do if you forget to take Iumi
When forgetfulness is less than 12 hours from the usual time, you should take the forgotten tablet and ingest the next tablet at the usual time. In these cases, contraceptive protection is maintained.
When forgetting is more than 12 hours of the usual time, consult the following table:
Forgotten week | What to do? | Use another contraceptive method? | Is there a risk of getting pregnant? |
| From the 1st to the 7th day | Take the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual time | Yes, in the 7 days after forgetting | Yes, if there has been sexual intercourse in the 7 days prior to being forgotten |
| From 8th to 14th day | Take the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual time | You do not need to use another contraceptive method | There is no risk of pregnancy |
| From the 15th to the 24th day |
Choose one of the following options:
| No other contraceptive method is needed | There is a risk of pregnancy if bleeding does not occur within 4 days of |
When more than 1 tablet in the same pack is forgotten, consult your doctor.
When vomiting or severe diarrhea occurs 3 to 4 hours after taking the tablet, it is recommended to use another contraceptive method for the next 7 days.
Possible side effects
Side effects of Iumi include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased or decreased weight, headache, depression, mood swings, hypersensitivity, breast pain, fluid retention, decreased or increased libido, vaginal discharge or breast.
Who should not use
This contraceptive should not be used in people with a current or previous history of a blood clot in a vein in the leg, lung or other parts of the body, heart attack or stroke caused by a blood clot or ruptured blood vessel in the brain, which may be indicative of future heart attack or stroke.
In addition, it should also not be used in people with a history of migraine accompanied by focal neurologic symptoms such as visual symptoms, difficulty speaking, weakness or numbness in any part of the body, diabetes mellitus with blood vessel injury, current or previous history of liver disease, cancer that may develop under the influence of sex hormones, kidney malfunction, presence or history of liver tumor, and unexplained vaginal bleeding.
Iumi is also contraindicated in women who are pregnant or suspect they may be pregnant, and people who are hypersensitive to any of the components.
