Novelon
Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
Novelon is a womens health medication containing Desogestrel + Ethinylestradiol, available as 0.15/0.3mg tablets.
- Category
- Womens Health
- Active ingredient
- Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.15/0.3mg
Prescription rules on Novelon vary by country.
Details
- Conditions
- Contraception
- Alternative Name
- Marvelon, Mercilon, Femilon
- Therapeutic Class
- Combined oral contraceptive
- Pharmacological Class
- Progestogen and oestrogen, fixed-dose
- Minor Side Effects
- nausea, abdominal pain, weight gain, headache, breast tenderness
- Moderate Side Effects
- mood swings, decreased libido, migraine
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Manufacturer
- Organon
- Onset Time
- 1–3 months
- Duration
- Cycle dependent
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature in a dry place away from light.
- Drug Interactions
- Anticonvulsants, St. John's Wort, Rifampicin
- Age Restrictions
- For use in individuals of reproductive age.