Drug name: Microgynon
Other names used:

• Lessina®

Active Ingredients: levonorgestrel, ethinyl estradiol

Therapeutic actions: Microgynon is an oral contraceptive, which contains an estorgen - ethinyl estradiol and a gestogen - levonorgestrel. The drug works by suppressing ovulation and maturation of the egg. The drug also affects cervical secret thus making the sperm incapable of fertilizing the egg cells.

Indications: The preparation is most commonly used as a contraceptive or birth control.

Contraindications and cautions: the preparation is contraindicated for use in the following conditions:

• Thrombosis
• Thromboembolia
• Migraines
• Diabetes with vascular complications
• Pancreatitis
• Kidney and liver disorders
• Liver tumors
• Hormonal diseases
• Vaginal bleeding
• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the medication active ingredients
• Longterm immobilization
• Sickle cell anemia
• Surgery in the near future or past
• Major trauma
• Smoking women
• Elderly women
• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding women

You should talk with your health care provider prior to taking Microgynon if you experience the following conditions:

• Obesity or hyperlipidemia
• Hearing impairment
• Hemolytic uremic syndrome
• Jaundice
• Gilbert's disease
• Diabetes
• Thrombophlebitis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Hypertension

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Microgynon will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Depression
• Breast tenderness
• Abdominal pain
• Dyspepsia
• Changes in weight
• Vaginal spotting
• Libido changes
• Mood swings
• Weakness
• Seizures
• Rash
• Vaginal spotting

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with Microgynon, please read the information provided with Microgynon or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Microgynon. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

• Epilepsy treatments
• Antibiotics
• Diabetes drugs

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Microgynon with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.