Marvelon 28 TM
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Active ingredients: desogestrel + ethinylestradiol, inert substance
Pack: Marvelon 28 (21 x 150 microgram/30 microgram tablets, 7 x inert tablets), 28, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MARVELON desogestrel / ethinylestradiol 28 tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
- White, round, biconvex tablets coded tr5 on one side and organon & a star on the other side.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- White, round, biconvex tablets coded kh2 on one side and a square on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 21 active tablets pack
- 7 inert 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
