Ovral
Ovral is intended to support ovulation suppression, formulated to address the need for reliable contraception.
Strengths: 0.15/0.03 · 0.5/0.05mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Eugynon; Microgynon
- Therapeutic class
Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
Oestrogen and Progestogen
- Minor side effects
nausea; abdominal pain; headache; weight changes
- Moderate side effects
breast tenderness; mood changes; libido changes; chloasma
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C, in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
St. John's Wort; Carbamazepine; Phenytoin; Rifampicin
- Age restrictions
For use in adult women of reproductive age.
Contraindications
history of venous thromboembolism; history of arterial thromboembolism; severe hypertension; breast cancer; known or suspected pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
risk of venous thromboembolism may increase with age; stop treatment if signs of thrombosis occur; regular blood pressure monitoring recommended
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; hypertension — requires immediate medical attention; cervical cancer — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ovral is intended to support ovulation suppression, formulated to address the need for reliable contraception.
Mechanism of action
This product combines an oestrogen and a progestogen to inhibit ovulation, alter cervical mucus consistency to prevent sperm penetration, and modify the endometrium to reduce the likelihood of implantation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated; discontinue if pregnancy occurs. Breastfeeding: Not recommended, may reduce milk production.
Ovral
Ovral is intended to support ovulation suppression, formulated to address the need for reliable contraception.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ethinylestradiol, Norgestrel
- Listed indication(s): Contraception
Available option
- 100 tablets - 0.5/0.05 mg462-0-5-0-05-mg-17568