Femilon
Ethinylestradiol · Desogestrel
Product formulated to support contraception and utilized to prevent unintended pregnancy by suppressing ovulation.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Ethinylestradiol · Desogestrel
- Supply
- OTC
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.15/0.02mg
Femilon details
- Condition
- Contraception
- Alternative names
- Marvelon; Mercilon; Novelon
- Therapeutic class
- Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
- oestrogen; Progestogen
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; weight increase; headache
- Moderate side effects
- mood swings; breast tenderness; spotting
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- Manufacturer
- Organon
- Onset Time
- immediately upon cycle start
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
- Drug interactions
- antiepileptics; ritonavir; st. john's wort; rifampicin
- Age restrictions
- For women of childbearing age.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
venous thrombosis; arterial thrombosis; history of myocardial infarction; severe liver disease; pregnancy; breast cancer
Precautions and warnings
increased risk of venous thromboembolism; regular blood pressure monitoring required; stop smoking
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Product formulated to support contraception and utilized to prevent unintended pregnancy by suppressing ovulation.
Mechanism of action
This medicine delivers synthetic hormones that prevent the release of an egg from the ovaries and thicken cervical mucus, preventing sperm from reaching the egg.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Femilon
Femilon is a widely recognised brand containing Ethinylestradiol and Desogestrel, used for contraception. Other brand names for this combination include Marvelon, Mercilon and Novelon. Manufactured by Organon, this medication is available as a tablet in a strength of 0.15/0.02mg. It is an established choice for those monitoring their routine with a reliable, well-known brand.
Buying Femilon online
Femilon is registered across 13 markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with additional availability in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. For expats and people living far from a well-stocked pharmacy, finding consistent supplies is often difficult. Ordering online offers a practical solution, allowing individuals to maintain their established routine and secure the specific medication they rely on, regardless of where they are located across the region.