Multi-Safe 375

What is it?

An intrauterine, contraceptive device comprising polyethylene stem bearing a copper wire with flexible, side arms in a U-shape and a single filament thread.

Medical Uses

Contraception.

Dosage

Women, to be inserted by doctor according to manufacturer's instructions and replaced after 5 years.

Special Care

Epilepsy, previous pelvic inflammatory disease or endocarditis, patients considered at risk of sexually acquired infections, anaemia, heavy menstrual bleeding. Examine patient 3 months following insertion then every year.

Avoid Use

Pregnancy, previous ectopic pregnancy or surgery involving fallopian tubes, severe vaginal or cervical infections, allergy to copper, abnormal, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, endometriosis or endometrial disorders, cancer of cervix, endometrium or genitalia, uterine abnormalities, patients undergoing immunosuppressive treatment.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Anticoagulants.

Known Side Effects

Pain, bleeding pelvic infection, perforation of uterus. On insertion, susceptible patients may suffer asthmatic attack, slowed heartbeat, epileptic attack. Remove in the event of perforation of uterus or cervix, severe pain and heavy bleeding that does not subside, dislodgement of device, pelvic infection that is persistent and hard to treat, pregnancy.

Manufacturer

Fps.