Ovral
Ovral is intended to support ovulation suppression, formulated to address the need for reliable contraception.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Ethinylestradiol · Norgestrel
- Supply
- OTC
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.15/0.03 · 0.5/0.05mg
Ovral details
- Condition
- Contraception
- Alternative names
- Eugynon; Microgynon
- Therapeutic class
- Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
- Oestrogen and Progestogen
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; headache; weight changes
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; mood changes; libido changes; chloasma
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- St. John's Wort; Carbamazepine; Phenytoin; Rifampicin
- Age restrictions
- For use in adult women of reproductive age.
Contraindications
history of venous thromboembolism; history of arterial thromboembolism; severe hypertension; breast cancer; known or suspected pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
risk of venous thromboembolism may increase with age; stop treatment if signs of thrombosis occur; regular blood pressure monitoring recommended
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; hypertension, requires immediate medical attention; cervical cancer, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ovral is intended to support ovulation suppression, formulated to address the need for reliable contraception.
Mechanism of action
This product combines an oestrogen and a progestogen to inhibit ovulation, alter cervical mucus consistency to prevent sperm penetration, and modify the endometrium to reduce the likelihood of implantation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated; discontinue if pregnancy occurs. Breastfeeding: Not recommended, may reduce milk production.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Ovral
Ovral is a well-known hormonal medication containing Ethinylestradiol and Norgestrel, used for effective contraception. The same active ingredients are also sold under brand names such as Eugynon and Microgynon. Produced by Pfizer, the medication is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 0.15/0.03mg and 0.5/0.05mg.
Buying Ovral online
Ovral is registered across 13 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. It remains one of the most common medications ordered online for consistent contraceptive care across the region. For expats and individuals located far from a large medical centre, having these reliable, affordable generic options removes the challenge of sourcing daily health supplies in new countries.