Marvelon tablets

Land: Storbritannia

Språk: engelsk

Kilde: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Aktiv ingrediens:

Desogestrel; Ethinylestradiol

Tilgjengelig fra:

Dowelhurst Ltd

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

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE
USER
MARVELON
® TABLETS
(desogestrel/ethinylestradiol)
THIS PRODUCT WILL BE REFERRED TO AS MARVELON
THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF 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 (‘the
Pill’). YOU TAKE IT TO PREVENT PREGNA