Novelon
Formulated to address contraception needs to support pregnancy prevention.
Strengths: 0.15/0.3mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Marvelon; Mercilon; Femilon; Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
- Therapeutic class
Combined oral contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
Progestogen and oestrogen, fixed-dose
- Minor side effects
nausea; abdominal pain; weight gain; headache; breast tenderness
- Moderate side effects
mood swings; decreased libido; migraine
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Formulated to address contraception needs to support pregnancy prevention.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Organon
- Onset Time
1–3 months
- Duration
Cycle dependent
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place away from light.
- Drug interactions
Anticonvulsants; St. John's Wort; Rifampicin
- Age restrictions
For use in individuals of reproductive age.
Contraindications
history of venous thromboembolism; history of arterial thromboembolism; migraine with aura; severe hypertension; hepatic tumour; pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
increases risk of venous thrombosis; regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; may alter mood; discontinue if jaundice occurs
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; arterial thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; hypertension — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
This medicine suppresses ovulation by inhibiting gonadotropin secretion and increases the viscosity of cervical mucus to prevent sperm penetration.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use if pregnant. Breastfeeding: Not recommended as it may reduce milk production.
Novelon
Formulated to address contraception needs to support pregnancy prevention.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol
- Listed indication(s): Contraception
Available option
- 105 tablets - 0.15/0.3 mg1471-0-15-0-3-mg-17695