Marvelon 21 tablets

What is Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol and what are its uses: this medicine is a combined oral contraceptive ("the pill"). Take it to prevent pregnancy. These low-dose contraceptives contain two types of female sex hormones, estrogen and progestin. These hormones prevent the release of an egg from the ovaries so you do not get pregnant. It also makes the fluid (mucus) in the cervix thicker, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. This pill is a 21-day pill - take one pill every day for 21 days, followed by 7 days when you do not take pills. The benefits of taking birth control pills include: they are one of the most reliable reversible methods if used correctly; do not usually interfere with sex; they generally make the period regular, lighter, and less painful; they may help treat premenstrual symptoms. Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia or HIV. Only a condom can help do that. Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol must be taken as directed for contraception. What you need to know before using Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol: do not use Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol: tell your doctor if you have: if you have (or have had) a blood clot in a blood vessel in your legs (deep vein thrombosis, DVT), or your lungs (pulmonary embolism, PE) or other organs; if you know you have a disorder affecting blood clotting - for example, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, antithrombin III deficiency, Leiden factor, or antiphospholipid antibodies; if you need surgery or if you will be on bed rest for a long time; if you have had a heart attack or stroke. If you have (or have had) angina (a condition causing severe chest pain and may be a first sign of a heart attack) or transient ischemic attack [TIA - symptoms of a temporary stroke]; if you have any of the following diseases that may increase the risk of arterial clot: severe diabetes with vascular damage, high blood pressure, high blood fats (cholesterol or triglycerides), a condition called hyperhomocysteinemia. If you have (or have had) a type of migraine called "migraine with aura". If you have or have recently had severe liver disease. If you have ever had a liver tumor. If you have pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) related to high blood fats. Known or suspected pregnancy. If you have hormone-sensitive cancer - such as some breast, endometrial, or ovarian cancers. If you have unexplained vaginal bleeding. If you are allergic (severe allergy) to any component of Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol. If you have hepatitis C and are taking medications containing ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir. Precautions and warnings: you should tell your doctor if: you notice signs of a blood clot that may mean you have a blood clot in the leg (such as deep vein thrombosis), or a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism), or a heart attack or stroke; you have heart or circulatory problems or blood clotting issues; you have diabetes; you have ever had kidney or liver problems; you have had severe depression; you have experienced migraine; you have problems during pregnancy or while using birth control pills, such as: itching all over the body (pruritus), jaundice not caused by infection, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), skin rash resembling blisters, called herpes gestationis, hearing problems called tinnitus, rare conditions called porphyria and hereditary angioedema. If you have brown patches on your face or body (chloasma) - avoid excessive sun exposure or UV rays. If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammatory bowel disease). If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). If you have hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS - a blood clotting disorder causing kidney failure). If you have sickle cell anemia (a hereditary disease affecting red blood cells). If you have high blood fats (hyperlipidemia) or a family history of this condition. Elevated triglycerides are associated with increased risk of pancreatitis. If you need surgery or will be on bed rest for a long time. If you are newly born, you are at increased risk of blood clots. If you have superficial vein inflammation (phlebitis). If you have varicose veins. Other medicines and Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol: tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. Some medicines may stop Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol from working properly. These include medicines used to treat: epilepsy (primidone, phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, modafinil); tuberculosis (rifampicin); HIV infection (ritonavir, nelfinavir, nevirapine, efavirenz); hepatitis C (such as boceprevir and telaprevir); other infectious diseases (such as griseofulvin); pulmonary arterial hypertension (bosentan); depression (St. John’s wort herbal treatment). How to use Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol: For contraception, always take this medicine exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or as your doctor, family planning nurse, or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or nurse or pharmacist if you are unsure. Take Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol every day for 21 days. Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol comes in strips of 21 tablets, each marked with the day of the week. Take the pills at the same time each day. Start with the pill marked with the correct day of the week. Follow the arrows on the strip. Take one pill each day until you have finished all 21 pills. Swallow each pill whole with water if necessary. Do not chew the pill. Then you will have seven days without pills. After taking all 21 pills in the pack, you will have seven days without pills. So if you take the last pill of a pack on Friday, the first pill of your next pack will be on Saturday of the following week. Within a few days after taking the last pill of the pack, you should have withdrawal bleeding similar to a period. This bleeding may not have finished when you start the next pack. You do not need additional contraception during the seven days without pills - as long as you have taken your pills correctly and started the next pack on time. Then start the next strip. Start the next strip of Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol after seven days without pills - even if you are still bleeding. Always start the new pack on time. As long as you take Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol correctly, you will always start each new strip on the same day of the week. Possible side effects: stop using the product and seek medical attention immediately if you notice: signs of deep vein thrombosis: swelling in one leg or along a vein in the leg or foot, especially if accompanied by pain or tenderness in the leg that can only be felt when standing or walking; increased warmth in the affected leg; change in skin color of the leg, for example, pale, red, or blue; signs of pulmonary embolism: sudden unexplained shortness of breath or rapid breathing; sudden cough without reason, which may produce blood; severe chest pain that worsens with deep breathing; severe dizziness or fainting; rapid or irregular heartbeat; severe stomach pain; signs of retinal vein thrombosis (blood clot in the eye): symptoms often in one eye: sudden loss of vision or painless blurred vision that can develop into blindness; signs of a heart attack: chest pain, discomfort, pressure, heaviness; feeling of pressure or fullness in the chest or arm or below the breastbone; signs of a stroke: sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion or difficulty speaking or understanding; sudden vision problems in one or both eyes; sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; sudden or severe or long-lasting headache without known cause; loss of consciousness or fainting with or without seizure. Signs of blood clots blocking other blood vessels: swelling and slight bluish discoloration of the limbs; severe stomach pain (acute abdomen). Signs of severe allergic reaction: swelling of face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat. Signs of breast cancer: skin dimpling; changes in the nipple; any lumps you can see or feel. Signs of cervical cancer: foul-smelling vaginal discharge containing blood; abnormal vaginal bleeding; pelvic pain; painful intercourse. Signs of severe liver problems: severe pain in the upper abdomen; yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice). How to store Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol: keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Do not use Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol after the expiry date on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol below 25°C but not in the refrigerator. Keep it in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture. Product details: Brand: Marvelon Quantity: 21 tablets Product model: Tablets Product type: Tablets