Marvelon tablets

Land: Storbritannia

Språk: engelsk

Kilde: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Aktiv ingrediens:

Desogestrel; Ethinylestradiol

Tilgjengelig fra:

Waymade Healthcare Plc

ATC-kode:

G03AA09

INN (International Name):

Desogestrel; Ethinylestradiol

Dosering :

150microgram ; 30microgram

Legemiddelform:

Oral tablet

Administreringsrute:

Oral

Klasse:

No Controlled Drug Status

Resept typen:

Valid as a prescribable product

Produkt oppsummering:

BNF: 07030100

Informasjon til brukeren

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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
MARVELON
® TABLETS
(desogestrel / ethinylestradiol)
Your medicine is available using the name Marvelon Tablets but
will be referred to as Marvelon throughout this leaflet.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COMBINED HORMONAL
CONTRACEPTIVES (CHCS):

They are one of the most reliable reversible methods of
contraception if used correctly.

They slightly increase the risk of having a blood clot in the
veins and arteries, especially in the first year or when
restarting a combined hormonal contraceptive following a
break of 4 or more weeks.

Please be alert and see your doctor if you think you may
have symptoms of a blood clot (see section 2 “Blood
clots”).

Some women should not take the Pill because of current
medical problems or illnesses. Please read this leaflet to
make sure Marvelon is right for you.

To prevent pregnancy it is important to take Marvelon as
instructed and to start each pack on time. Please make
sure that you understand what to do if you miss a pill or if
you think you are pregnant.
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START
TAKING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

If you have any further questions or need more advice,
ask your doctor, family planning nurse or pharmacist.

This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not
pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs
of illness are the same as yours.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, family
planning nurse or pharmacist. This includes any possible
side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What Marvelon is and what it is used for
2.
What you need to know before you use Marvelon
3.
How to take Marvelon
3.3
A missed pill
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Marvelon
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
1.
WHAT MARVELON IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Marvelon is a combined oral contraceptive pill