Marvelon 28 Desogestrel 0.15 mg / Ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg

Indication

Oral contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Ingredients

• Desogestrel 0.15 mg per active tablet
• Ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg per active tablet

Direction

Take one tablet by mouth each day in the order shown on the blister: 21 active tablets followed by 7 inactive tablets. Start the next pack the day after the last tablet. Follow the package leaflet or prescriber’s instructions, especially when starting the first pack or if a tablet is missed.

Side effects

• Possible effects include changes in menstrual bleeding
• headache
• nausea
• mood changes
• breast tenderness
• or abdominal discomfort. Contact a healthcare professional if symptoms are severe or persistent.

Precautions

• Combined hormonal contraception can increase the risk of blood clots and may be unsuitable with certain medical conditions or medicines. A healthcare professional should review medical history and medicines before use.
• This medicine does not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections. Seek urgent medical care for sudden chest pain or breathlessness
• severe leg pain or swelling
• sudden vision or speech problems
• or one
• sided weakness.