Levonorgestrel, Ethinyloestradiol and Ferrous Fumarate

Contraceptive · Iron salt/Oestrogen/Progestogen

Indications

Prevention of conception by stopping ova from maturing and preventing ascent of sperm into the uterine cavity.

Dosage

Adults: 1 tab daily from 5th day through 25th day of menstrual cycle counting 1st day of menstruation as 1st day of menstrual cycle.

Adverse Effects

Headaches, gastric upset, nausea, breast tenderness, change in weight and libido can occur.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Pregnancy, liver disturbance, Dubin-Johnson or Rotor syndromes, thromboembolic or thrombophlebitis symptoms, sickle- cell anaemia, cancer of breast or endometrium, diabetes and vascular remodeling or lipometabolic disturbance.

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