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Madeline TM
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Active ingredients: desogestrel + ethinylestradiol, inert substance
Pack: Madeline (21 x 150 microgram/30 microgram tablets, 7 x inert tablets), 28, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MADELINE desogestrel 150 microgram and ethinylestradiol 30 microgram tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Oral contraception
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- Round, biconvex, white, film-coated tablets with "mi" debossed on one side, and "7" debossed on the other.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- Round, biconvex, plain, green, film coated tablets
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 21 active tablets + 7 placebo tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient desogestrel + ethinylestradiol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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