Drug | Tablet
Desogestrel 0.15 mg + Ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg
Oral contraception (prevention of pregnancy); may also help regulate menstrual cycles and reduce menstrual bleeding/pain as directed by a doctor
This combined oral contraceptive suppresses ovulation by inhibiting gonadotropin release. It also thickens cervical mucus and alters the endometrium, making fertilization and implantation less likely.
Tablet (oral). Take 1 tablet once daily at the same time each day for 21 days, followed by a 7-day tablet-free interval (or as per pack instructions). Start on Day 1 of menstruation (or as advised). Can be taken with or without food. If a dose is missed or vomiting/diarrhea occurs, follow missed-pill instructions and use backup contraception.
Common side effects of Novelon Tablet may include:
Not for use in pregnancy. Does not protect against HIV/STIs. Increased risk of blood clots (DVT/PE), stroke and heart attack—risk higher in smokers >35 years, obesity, prolonged immobilization, personal/family history of thrombosis. Avoid/contraindicated in current/past thromboembolism, migraine with aura, severe hypertension, severe liver disease/tumors, known/suspected breast or estrogen-dependent cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding. Stop before major surgery or prolonged immobilization as advised. Monitor BP; use caution in diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia, depression, gallbladder disease.
