Droscon 0.03 mg+3 mg (Tablet)

Indications

• Oral contraception

Pharmacology

• Contains synthetic progestogen and synthetic estrogen
• Inhibition of ovulation
• Changes in cervical secretion
• Regularizes menstrual cycle
• Lowers risk of painful menstruation

Dosage

• Contains 21 tablets per pack
• Take tablet at the same time daily
• Instructions for starting first pack
• Instructions for changing from other contraceptives
• Instructions for post-pregnancy usage
• Guidance for missed tablet scenarios

Administration

• Guidelines for missed tablets
• Guidance for vomiting post tablet intake
• Option to delay period
• Instructions for changing period start day
• Handling unexpected bleeding
• Advisory for missed periods

Contraindications

• Thrombosis (venous or arterial)
• History of migraine with focal neurological symptoms
• Diabetes mellitus with vascular involvement
• Severe hepatic disease
• Severe renal insufficiency
• Liver tumors
• Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
• Known or suspected pregnancy
• Hypersensitivity to components of the tablet

Side Effects

• Venous and arterial thromboembolic disorders
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Weight increase
• Fluid retention
• Mood alterations
• Breast tenderness
• Rash
• Urticaria

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Not recommended during breastfeeding
• Must not be used if pregnant or suspected to be pregnant

Precautions & Warnings

• Increased risk of arterial, venous thrombotic and thromboembolic diseases
• Cervical cancer
• Hypertriglyceridemia
• Blood pressure
• Jaundice
• Increased risk of arterial, venous thrombotic and thromboembolic diseases
• Acute or chronic disturbances of liver or kidney

Therapeutic Class

• Oral Contraceptive preparations

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C
• Keep out of reach of children

Related Brands

• Rosen 0.03 mg+3 mg (Tablet) - incepta-pharmaceuticals-ltd
• Novelon 0.03 mg+3 mg (Tablet) - renata-limited