Sayana Press Injection

Buy Sayana Press Uniject Suspension For Injection

Sayana Press Uniject Suspension For Injection (Sayana Press) is a long-term contraception used to prevent pregnancy. 

This product will not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). To protect yourself from STDs and also pregnancy, you should use a barrier method of contraception, such as a condom.

How Sayana Press Uniject Suspension For Injection works

Sayana Press contains the active ingredient medroxyprogesterone, similar to the natural hormone progesterone produced by your ovaries in the second half of your menstrual cycle.

Sayana Press prevents an egg from fully developing and being released from your ovaries during your menstrual cycle.

Directions

Always use Sayana Press exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

Sayana Press Uniject should be injected into the front upper thigh or abdomen under the skin. The first injection should be performed under the supervision of a healthcare provider.

The injection should be given every 3 months. The first injection must be only administered during the first 5 days of your period.

To administer the injection, choose the area you wish to inject. Try to use a different injection site each time so you are not injecting the same place too often. Do not inject into bony areas or close to the navel of the belly button. Do not inject into scarred skin or where there are skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Ensure the product is at room temperature, but do not remove the needle shield yet. Check the injector and ensure there is no gap, it isn’t damaged, and the needle shield is still in place. Hold the injector firmly by the port and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to mix the contents.

After shaking, check the liquid in the reservoir. It should appear evenly white. If it is not white or leaking, discard it and use a new one. If there is any delay after mixing, you must repeat the mixing step.

Hold the injector firmly by the port with one hand. Ensure the needle shield points upwards; do not squeeze the reservoir. Hold the needle shield with your opposite hand and push the needle shield firmly towards the port until it can’t go any further. Make sure there is no gap remaining. When you are ready to inject, remove the needle shield.

Gently pinch a large area of skin with one hand. Hold the injector by the port with the needle pointing downwards with your other hand. Insert the needle into the skin until the port just touches the skin. Squeeze the reservoir slowly to inject the contents; this should take 5-7 seconds.

Gently pull the needle out of your skin. After the injection, a small amount of the liquid will be left around the inside edge of the reservoir. Ask your healthcare provider for advice if you believe the full dose has not been given. Do not inject a second dose.

Use a clean cotton pad to press gently on the injection site for a few seconds. 

Once you have finished, immediately dispose of the needle in a suitable sharps container. This product is for single use only; do not reuse it.

If you miss a dose, you must contact your healthcare provider for advice.

When you switch from another method of contraception, your healthcare provider will ensure you're not at risk of getting pregnant by giving you your first injection at an appropriate time. If you are switching from oral contraception, the first injection must be administered within 7 days after taking your last pill.

Side effects

Sayana Press Uniject Suspension For Injection may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects may include: 

• Weight gain 
• Abdominal pain 
• Nausea
• Acne
• Headaches 
• Tiredness 
• Depression
• Difficulty sleeping 
• Irregular periods 
• Dizziness

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

If you experience the following side effects, seek medical help immediately: 

• An unusual sudden cough, including bringing up blood, severe chest pain, which may increase with deep bleeding, sudden unexplained breathlessness or rapid breathing, severe lightheadedness or dizziness, a rapid or irregular heartbeat and severe pain in your abdomen 
• Severe pain or swelling in your legs or feet that may be accompanied by tenderness, warmth or discoloured skin
• Loss of vision, pain or swelling in the eyes, especially if sudden
• Weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially if it's one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, trouble walking, dizziness, lack of coordination, sudden severe headache and loss of consciousness with or without a seizure

Women who use Sayana Press Uniject Suspension For Injection are at a slightly higher risk of developing breast cancer in comparison to those who do not; however, this is still very rare. When the contraception is stopped, the risk of developing breast cancer gradually decreases.

The lower levels of oestrogen in your body caused by this product can cause your bones to become thinner. Women who use Sayana Press Uniject Suspension For Injection tend to have a lower bone mineral density in comparison to those who don’t. When the injection is stopped, the recovery of bone density begins. 

Warnings

Sayana Press Uniject Suspension For Injection may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You have unexplained vaginal bleeding
• You have liver disease 
• You have, have had or are suspected to have breast cancer or cancer of the sex organs
• You have a blood clot in your leg, lungs or other organs
• You have problems with your circulation or blood clotting
• You have been diagnosed with thinning, softening or weakening of your bones
• You have or have ever had a disease that affects the blood vessels of your vein

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if: 

• You have migraines 
• You have diabetes or a family history of diabetes
• You have severe pain or swelling in the calf 
• You have a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
• You have a blood clot in your eye affecting your vision (retinal thrombosis)
• You have a personal or family history of heart disease or cholesterol problems 
• You have a history of depression
• You have irregular, light or heavy periods
• You have an unusual breast x-ray, fibrocystic breast disease, breast nodules or lumps or bleeding from your nipples
• You have a family history of breast cancer
• You have had a stroke
• You have kidney disease
• You have high blood pressure
• You have asthma 
• You have epilepsy

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product.

Some medicines, such as anticoagulants, may interact with Sayana Press.

Age restrictions 

We are unable to supply this product from our clinic to anyone under the age of 18.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not use this product if you are pregnant. If you are breastfeeding, the injection should be given no sooner than 6 weeks after giving birth. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new product. 

Driving and operating machinery 

This product may cause dizziness in some cases. Do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.

Storage information

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Do not freeze or refrigerate this product. Once you have used the product, you must dispose of it using an appropriate sharps bin. 

Important information

Make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this product is right for you.

Store out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.