Femilon

Ethinylestradiol · Desogestrel

Femilon is a womens health medication containing Ethinylestradiol + Desogestrel, available as 0.15/0.02mg tablets.

Category
Womens Health
Active ingredient
Ethinylestradiol · Desogestrel
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
0.15/0.02mg

Prescription rules on Femilon vary by country.

Details

Conditions
Contraception
Alternative Name
Marvelon, Mercilon, Novelon
Therapeutic Class
Combined Oral Contraceptive
Pharmacological Class
oestrogen, Progestogen
Minor Side Effects
nausea, abdominal pain, weight increase, headache
Moderate Side Effects
mood swings, breast tenderness, spotting
Dosage Forms
Tablet
Administration Route
Oral use
Prescription Status
Available without prescription
Manufacturer
Organon
Onset Time
immediately upon cycle start
Duration
24 hours
Storage Instructions
Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
Drug Interactions
antiepileptics, ritonavir, st. john's wort, rifampicin
Age Restrictions
For women of childbearing age.