Novelon 0.03 mg+3 mg (Tablet)
(21 active+7 inert) tablet: ৳ 399.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Drospirenone ethinylestradiol 003 mg |
| Company | Renata limited |
Title and Categories
- Oral Contraceptive Tablet
- Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Oral Contraceptive Pill
- Contraceptive Medication
- Pharmacological Contraceptive
- Hormonal Birth Control
Dimensions
- Standard tablet size
Color Options
- Not applicable
Functions
- Prevention of ovulation
- Changes in cervical secretion
- Thickening of cervical mucus
- Rendering endometrium unreceptive to implantation
- Regulation of menstrual cycle
- Lightening of menstruation
Materials
- Synthetic progestogen (drospirenone)
- Synthetic estrogen (ethinylestradiol)
Technical Specifications
- Contains 21 tablets per pack
- Tablets marked with days of the week for easy tracking
- Must be taken at the same time daily
- 7-day tablet-free period between packs
- Can be started on the first day of menstrual bleeding
- Additional contraceptive method required when starting on days 2-5 of the cycle
- May be started immediately after the removal of an implant
- May need to wait for first normal period post-birth before starting
- May cause nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding if overdosed
- Can be stopped at any time
Design Elements
- Tablets marked with days of the week
Usability Features
- Memory aid for daily dosage
Mode of Action
- Inhibition of ovulation
- Changes in cervical mucus
- Thin endometrial lining
- Antimineralocorticoid activity
- Favorable lipid profile
- Antiandrogenic properties
- No estrogenic, glucocorticoid, or antiglucocorticoid activity
Adminstration Instructions
- Guidelines for taking missed tablets
- Instructions for delaying the period
- Instructions for changing the starting day of the period
- Guidance for handling unexpected bleeding
- Advice for missed periods
Contraindications
- Thrombosis (venous or arterial) or history of
- Migraine with focal neurological symptoms
- Diabetes mellitus with vascular involvement
- Severe or multiple risk factors for thrombosis
- Severe hepatic disease
- Severe renal insufficiency or acute renal failure
- Known or suspected malignant conditions of the genital organs or breasts
- Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
- Known or suspected pregnancy
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Venous and arterial thromboembolic disorders
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Weight increased
- Fluid retention
- Headache
- Migraine
- Depressed mood
- Breast pain
- Breast tenderness
- Libido decreased
- Breast hypertrophy
- Rash
- Urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during breastfeeding
- Must not be used if pregnant or suspected pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased risk of thrombotic and thromboembolic diseases
- Cervical cancer
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Blood pressure
- Jaundice
- Other diseases and conditions
- Interactions with other medications
- No observed effects on ability to drive
Therapeutic Class
- Oral Contraceptive Preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C