Uses:
- Contraception
- Treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular periods)
How it works:
- Prevents pregnancy by stopping the release of eggs
- Slows down sperm movement
- Makes the womb unsuitable for pregnancy
Important safety information:
- Do not take if you are allergic to Femilon Tablet or its ingredients
- Consult your doctor if you have a history of breast cancer, eye problems, kidney, liver, or heart diseases
- Inform your doctor about any migraines, diabetes, or other medical conditions
- Avoid taking if you have certain blood clotting disorders
- Not recommended for children under 18 years
Before taking Femilon Tablet:
- Inform your doctor about any allergies, medical conditions, and medications you are taking
- Keep Femilon Tablet out of sight and reach of pets and children
- Store below 25°C, do not freeze
How to take:
- Take as advised by your physician
- Take at the fixed time
- Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine
- Only stop taking if your doctor advises you to stop
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
- It is unsafe to use Femilon Tablet during pregnancy
- It is unsafe to use Femilon Tablet during breastfeeding
Other safety advice:
- Consult your doctor if you have lung or liver problems
- Consume alcohol cautiously while taking Femilon Tablet
- Femilon Tablet is considered safe to drive, but contact your doctor if you experience any side effects
Side effects:
- Serious: allergies, severe headache, speech problems
- Common: tiredness, stomach pain, cramping in legs, vision loss, chest pain and tightness, appetite loss, fever, dark urine, jaundice, mood swings, tender breast
FAQ:
Q: What is Femilon Tablet? A: Femilon Tablet is a contraceptive pill that combines desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol hormones.
Q: How does Femilon Tablet work? A: Femilon Tablet prevents pregnancy by stopping the release of eggs, making it difficult for sperm to reach the egg, and creating a less suitable environment for the egg to attach and grow in the womb.
Q: Who should not take Femilon Tablet? A: Femilon Tablet should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It should also not be taken by women who have a history of blood clots, stroke, heart disease, or liver disease.
Q: What are the ingredients present in Femilon Tablet? A: Femilon Tablet contains two active ingredients called desogestrel and ethinylestradiol.
Q: What are the common side effects of Femilon Tablet? A: The common side effects of Femilon Tablet are tiredness, stomach pain, leg cramping, vision loss, chest pain, decreased appetite, fever, dark urine, jaundice, mood swings, and tender breasts.
Fact box:
- Molecule name: Desogestrel + ethinylestradiol
- Therapeutic class: Contraceptives
- Pharmacological class: Estrogen/Progestins
- Indications: Contraception, treatment of dysmenorrhea (irregular periods)