Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Utilized to provide effective contraception; formulated to support intended reproductive planning.
Strengths: 0.15/30mg/mcg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Marvelon; Mercilon; Femilon; Novelon
- Therapeutic class
Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
Progestogen; oestrogen
- Contraindications
thromboembolic disorder; breast cancer; unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Precautions and warnings
risk of thrombosis; monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
weight gain; mood disturbances
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
MSD
- Onset Time
from first dose
- Duration
daily use
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
st. john's wort; carbamazepine; phenytoin
- Age restrictions
For reproductive-age women.
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; stroke — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to provide effective contraception; formulated to support intended reproductive planning.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses ovulation via feedback mechanisms on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. The progestogen thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm entry, while the oestrogen component stabilizes the endometrium.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: must not be used. Breastfeeding: not recommended during early postpartum.
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Utilized to provide effective contraception; formulated to support intended reproductive planning.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol
- Listed indication(s): Contraception