Microlon0.15mg+0.03mg
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Nuvista Pharma Ltd
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Microlon. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE Microlon is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful eff... View More |
| Breastfeeding | UNSAFE Microlon is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Nonhormonal and progestin-only contraceptive... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Microlon does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Microlon in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Microlon should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Microlon may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Microlon is a combination of two medicines used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy) and in the treatment of irregular periods. It helps to prevent ... View More
Uses of Microlon
- Contraception
Side effects of Microlon
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Irregular uterine bleeding
- Weight gain
- Breast pain
How to use Microlon
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Microlon may be taken with... View More
How Microlon works
Microlon is an oral contraceptive pill. It works by preventing the release of egg (ovulation) and affecting sperm movement in the womb to prevent its un... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Microlon to help you prevent pregnancy.
- It also results in lighter, less painful and more regular menstrual bleeding.
- It may help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
- Take your pill at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persis... View More
- Do not use Microlon if you are obese, over 35, smoke, on prolonged bed rest, or have a history of blood clots.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain,... View More
- Stop taking Microlon and inform your doctor immediately if you notice your skin and whites of the eye turning yellow (jaundice), severe stomach pain, se... View More
Indication
Oral contraception
Adult Dose
Oral Oral contraception Adult: Dosing instruction may vary according to the brand. For 21-day pack: Start dose on 1st day of menstrual cycle. 1 tabl... View More
Contraindication
History of or current thrombophlebitis or venous thromboembolic disorders; active or recent (within 1 yr) arterial thromboembolic disease e.g. stroke, M... View More
Mode of Action
Desogestrel is a progestogen that is structurally related to levonorgestrel while ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen. Used together, they inhibit... View More
Precaution
May increase risk of breast cancer, glucose intolerance and thromboembolism. May affect serum levels of triglyceride and lipoprotein. Caution when used ... View More
Side Effect
Arterial/venous thromboembolism,Edema,Hypertension,MI,Cerebral hemorrhage,Headache,Migraine,Chloasma,Melasma,Breast swelling/tenderness,Menstrual cramps... View More
Interaction
Serum levels may be increased when used with paracetamol, ascorbic acid, atorvastatin. Serum levels may be reduced by aprepitant, griseofulvin, modafini... View More
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