OK Birth Spacing Pills 0.15 mg / 0.03 mg

Indication

A combined oral contraceptive (birth spacing pill) used to prevent pregnancy and to help space births. Each 28-tablet cycle contains 21 hormonal tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol) and 7 iron tablets (ferrous fumarate) to maintain a daily habit and support iron intake.

Ingredients

• Levonorgestrel 0.15 mg
• Ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg
• Ferrous fumarate 75 mg

Direction

Take one tablet at the same time each day. Start with the first tablet as indicated on the pack and take the tablets in the marked order without a break, then start a new pack the day after finishing the previous one. Follow the leaflet and consult a health worker.

Side effects

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.
• Combined oral contraceptives may cause nausea
• headache
• breast tenderness
• spotting or mood changes
• seek medical advice if severe.

Precautions

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.
• Not suitable for everyone
• a health worker should assess suitability
• especially for smokers over 35 and those with a history of blood clots
• high blood pressure
• liver disease or certain cancers.
• Keep out of reach of children and store below 30°C
• away from sunlight.
• Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.