Marvelon Tablet 21pcs

Name: Marvelon Tablet 21pcs
Brand: صيدلية تاج الدواء
SKU: PrescriptionMedicines_0556
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These hormones prevent the release of an egg from the ovaries so you don"t get pregnant. It also makes the fluid (mucus) in the cervix thicker, making it more difficult for sperm to enter the uterus.

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A valid prescription must be presented upon receipt of the order.

What is desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol and what it is used for:

This medicine is a combined oral contraceptive pill ("the pill"). You take it to prevent pregnancy.

This low-dose contraceptive contains two types of female sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone. These hormones prevent the release of an egg from the ovaries so you don"t get pregnant. It also makes the fluid (mucus) in the cervix thicker, making it more difficult for sperm to enter the uterus.

This pill is a 21-day pill - you take a pill every day for 21 days, followed by 7 days when you"re not taking pills.

The benefits of taking birth control pills include:

• It is one of the most reliable reversible contraceptives if used correctly

• Does not interrupt sex

• It usually makes your period regular, lighter and less painful

• 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 this.

Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol should be taken as directed to prevent pregnancy.

What you need to know before using desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol

Do not use desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol:

Tell your doctor if you:

• if you have (or have ever had) a blood clot in a blood vessel in your legs (deep vein thrombosis, DVT), your lungs (pulmonary embolus, PE) or other organs;

• if you know you have a disorder that affects blood clotting - eg, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, antithrombin III deficiency, factor V Leiden or antiphospholipid antibodies;

• If you need surgery or if you are away from your feet for a long time

• If you have had a heart attack or stroke.

• if you have (or have ever had) angina pectoris (a condition that causes severe chest pain and may be the first sign of a heart attack) or a transient ischemic attack [TIA - temporary stroke symptoms]);

• If you suffer from any of the following diseases that may increase the risk of developing a clot in the arteries:

o severe diabetes with vascular damage,

o High blood pressure.

o High levels of fats in the blood (cholesterol or triglycerides).

A condition known as hyperhomocysteinemia.

• If you have (or have ever 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 suffer from pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) associated with high levels of fatty substances in the blood.

• Known or suspected pregnancy.

• If you have cancer that is affected by sex hormones - such as some cancers of the breast, endometrium or ovary.

• If you suffer from vaginal bleeding that your doctor did not explain to you.

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients in desogestrel or ethinyl estradiol.

• if you have hepatitis C and are taking medicinal products containing ombetasvir / baritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir

Warnings and precautions:

You should tell your doctor:

• If you notice possible signs of a blood clot it could mean you have a blood clot in the leg (eg deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in the lung (ie pulmonary embolism), heart attack or stroke

• If you suffer from heart or circulatory problems or blood clotting.

• If you suffer from diabetes.

• If you have ever had kidney or liver problems.

• If you have ever suffered from severe depression.

• If you have ever had a migraine.

• If you have problems during pregnancy or while using birth control pills, such as:

o itching of the whole body (itching),

o jaundice that was not caused by an infection,

o systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),

o a pimple-like rash called herpes zoster

A hearing problem called otosclerosis,

o Other rare conditions called porphyria and hereditary angioedema.

• If you have brown spots on your face or body (chloasma) - if so, avoid excessive exposure to the sun or UV rays.

• If you have Crohn"s disease or ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammatory bowel disease).

• If you suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE - a disease that affects your natural defense system).

• If you suffer from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS - a blood clotting disorder that causes kidney failure).

• If you suffer from sickle cell anemia (a genetic disease affecting red blood cells).

• If you have high levels of fats in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia) or a positive family history of this condition. High blood triglycerides have been linked to an increased risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

• If you need surgery, or have been away from your feet for a long time

• If you have just given birth, you are at an increased risk of developing blood clots.

• If you have inflammation of the veins under the skin (superficial thrombophlebitis).

• If you have varicose veins.

Other medicines and desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take 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 virus infection (eg boceprevir and telaprevir);

• other infectious diseases (eg griseofulvin);

• high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs (Bosentan);

• Depressive mood (St. John"s wort herbal remedy).

How to use desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol:

To prevent pregnancy, always take this medicine exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or as you have been told by your doctor, family planning nurse or pharmacist. Consult your doctor, family planning nurse, or pharmacist if you are not sure.

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 pill at the same time every day.

• Start taking a tablet that says the correct day of the week.

• Follow the direction of the arrows on the tape. Take one tablet each day, until you have finished 21 tablets.

• Swallow each tablet whole with water if necessary. Do not chew the pill.

Then you have seven days without pills

After you have taken all 21 tablets in the box, you have seven days when you do not take tablets. So if you take the last pill from one pack on Friday, you will take the first pill from your next pack on Saturday of the following week.

Within a few days of taking the last pill from the pack, you should have menstrual-like withdrawal bleeding. This bleeding may not be over by the time you start your next pack of pills. You do not need to use additional contraception during the seven pill-free days - as long as you have taken your pills correctly and started your next pack of pills on time.

Then start the next tape

Start taking the next strip of desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol after seven pill-free days - even if you are still bleeding. Always start a new can 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 immediate medical attention if you notice:

• Signs of DVT: swelling in one leg or along a vein in the leg or foot, especially when accompanied by pain or tenderness in the leg that can only be felt when standing or walking; Increased warmth in the affected leg. A change in the color of a man"s skin, for example. It turns pale, red, or blue.

• Signs of pulmonary embolism: sudden, unexplained shortness of breath or rapid breathing. a sudden cough for no apparent reason, which may produce blood; Sharp chest pain that may increase with deep breathing. severe dizziness or lightheadedness; fast or irregular heartbeats; severe pain in your stomach;

• Signs of retinal vein thrombosis (blood clot in the eye): Symptoms most commonly appear in one eye: immediate loss of vision or painless blurring of vision that can progress to vision loss.

• Signs of a heart attack: chest pain, discomfort, pressure, and heaviness. a feeling of pressure or fullness in the chest, arm, or just 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 trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; sudden, severe, or prolonged headache with no known cause; Loss of consciousness or fainting with or without a seizure.

• Signs of blood clots blocking other blood vessels: Swelling and a slight blue discoloration of the extremities. Severe pain in your stomach (acute abdomen).

• Signs of a severe allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat.

• Signs of breast cancer: pitting of the skin. Nipple changes. Any lumps you can see or feel.

• Signs of cervical cancer: vaginal discharge that smells foul and contains blood. Unusual vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain. Painful sex.

• 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 the sight and reach of children.

• Do not use desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiration date refers to the last day of the same month.

• Store desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol below 25°C but not in the refrigerator. Keep in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture.

pharmacy :

Online Pharmacy - Taj Al Dawaa Pharmacy.

Trade Name:

Marvelon 21 tablets.

The scientific name:

Desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol 150/30 mcg.

Category:

Prescription Medicines.

For more information about Marvelon Tablet 21pcs, please visit the Saudi Food and Drug Authority website.