Novelon

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Desogestrel 0.15 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03 mg tablets available by brand names Apri, Mercilon, Marvelon (international) and Novelon (national) is a contraceptive pill.

Uses:

Apri tablets are used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. The medicine consists of two hormones namely estrogen and progestin. Mercilon tablets inhibit ovulation. It also works by making vaginal fluid thicker so that sperm do not reach an egg. It changes the uterus lining to avoid the attachment of fertilized egg.

In case sperm reach the egg, the fertilized egg do not get appropriate space in the uterus to get attached because of which it passes out from the body and avoids pregnancy. Marvelon tablets also helps in making your periods regular, decrease loss of blood and soothes cramps. It also reduces the risk of cyst in ovary.

 

Dosage:

Desogestrel 0.15 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03 mg tablets should be taken as described on the blister. Starting from the day 1 of your menstrual cycle take one white (active) tablet every day on the same time for continuous 21 days following the arrow. These tablets should be followed by one green (inactive) tablet for other seven days. When the blister is finished start a new one in the same manner.

 

Side effects:

Side effects caused by Novelon tablets are both major and minor. In case you experience any persisting and discomfortable symptom, consult your doctor.

• Allergies such as troubled breathing, hives, swelling in face or lips
• Severe headache
• Speech problem
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Pain in stomach
• Cramping in legs
• Vision loss
• Chest pain/tightness
• Appetite loss
• Fever
• Dark urine
• Jaundice
• Clay coloured stools
• Mood swings
• Tender breast
• Increased bleeding
• Weight gain
• Pigmentation of facial skin

 

Precautions and measures:

Desogestrel 0.15 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03 mg tablets provides contraception but they have some serious side effects too. Thus precautions should be taken while being on the medication such as:

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to estrogens or progestins.
• If you have any history of breast cancer, tell your doctor.
• If you suffer from any eye problem such as low vision, tell your doctor
• Inform you doctor about your kidney, liver and heart diseases.
• If you have migraine, inform your doctor beforehand as Novelon tablets can make the headache unbearable.
• If you are diabetic, your doctor needs to check your blood sugar as the drug affects the blood sugar level.
• If you suffer from pigmentation, the drug can elevate the symptom. Tell your doctor about your condition.
• If you are pregnant that this medicine is not recommended for you. Inform your doctor about your condition to avoid any harm to your unborn child. .

 

Benefits:

Benefits of Desogestrel 0.15 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03 mg tablets are:

• Effective in preventing pregnancy.
• Effective in treating irregular periods.
• Effective in treating acne.
• Easy to store.

 

Storage:

• Novelon tablets should be stored room temperature (25-30 degree centigrade).
• Keep away from light and moisture.
• Keep away from children’s reach.

Do not use if expired.