Femi-Ject Injection 50mg / 5mg

About Femi-Ject Injection 50mg / 5mg

Femi-Ject Injection 50mg / 5mg Uses

• Prevention of pregnancy (hormonal contraception)
• An alternative for women who prefer not to take a daily pill
• Birth spacing between pregnancies

Femi-Ject Injection 50mg / 5mg Benefits

• Only needs to be given once a month rather than daily
• Fertility usually returns quickly after stopping the injections
• Tends to produce a more regular bleeding pattern than progestin only injectables
• Does not require remembering a daily dose

What Experts Say

Femi-Ject belongs to a class known as combined injectable contraceptives, pairing a long acting progestin, norethisterone enanthate, with an estrogen, estradiol valerate. Together the two hormones suppress ovulation, thicken cervical mucus so sperm cannot easily pass through, and thin the uterine lining.

Family planning providers often prefer a combined injectable over a progestin only injectable because the added estrogen tends to produce more predictable monthly bleeding, which improves how well women continue using it over time. The monthly dosing schedule also removes the daily adherence challenge that comes with an oral contraceptive pill.

Before recommending it, providers screen for cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and migraine with aura, since the estrogen component carries a small but real increase in clotting risk. Ongoing counseling about the expected bleeding pattern in the first few months helps women stay on the method rather than discontinuing early.

Drug Class

• Combined Injectable Contraceptive (Progestin plus Estrogen)

Femi-Ject Injection 50mg / 5mg formula

• Norethisterone Enanthate + Estradiol Valerate

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Femi-Ject Injection 50mg / 5mg?

• Have the injection given as a deep intramuscular injection by a trained healthcare provider.
• Start the first dose within the first five days of the menstrual cycle.
• Repeat the injection every month on a fixed schedule to maintain protection.
• Do not massage the injection site after the shot is given.
• Keep track of the next due date so a dose is not missed.

Drug Interactions

• Rifampicin: This antibiotic speeds up hormone breakdown in the liver and can reduce contraceptive protection.
• Certain Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin and carbamazepine can lower hormone levels in the blood and reduce effectiveness.
• St John's Wort: This herbal supplement can also reduce hormone levels through the same liver enzyme pathway.

Risks and warnings

• Blood Clot Risk: The estrogen component slightly raises the risk of blood clots, especially in smokers over 35 years of age.
• Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding: Should not be used until the cause of any unexplained bleeding is investigated.
• Breast Cancer History: Avoid in women with current or past breast cancer.
• Liver Disease: Should not be used in active liver disease since hormones are processed by the liver.
• Migraine With Aura: Increases stroke risk in women who already experience migraine with aura.

Femi-Ject Injection 50mg / 5mg Side Effects

• Irregular spotting or bleeding, especially in the first few months
• Headache
• Breast tenderness
• Weight changes
• Mood changes
• Nausea
• Injection site soreness or a small lump
• Reduced sex drive in some women

Storage Conditions

• Store the vial or ampule at room temperature below 30°C.
• Keep away from direct light and moisture.
• Keep the injection in its original packaging until it is used.
• Keep out of reach of children.