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Download a PDF for this medicationMicrogynon 30 21 tablets
Mircrogynon 30aslo known as Ethinylestradiol/Levonorgestrel and commenly referred as 'the pill' or oral contraceptive pill.
Microgynon 30 contains two female sex hormones that are similar to the Oestrogen (hormonesoestrogen) and progesterone that are produced by the body.
Microgynon (Ethinylestradiol/Levonorgestrel) is used to prevent women from becoming pregnant. It works by preventing the release of eggs from the ovary and changes the lining of the uterus which makes it difficult for an egg to develop. It also increases the thickness of vaginal fluid which can stop a sperm from reaching an egg.
Contraception a pill referred as 'the Pill’.Is used to prevent women from becoming pregnant.
Serious side effects – see a doctor straight away
Signs of a blood clot:
A migraine for the first time, a migraine that is worse than normal, or unusually frequent or severe headaches
Any sudden changes to your eyesight (such as loss of vision or blurred vision)
Any sudden changes to your hearing, speech, sense of smell, taste or touch
Pain or swelling in your leg
Stabbing pain when you breathe
Coughing for no apparent reason
Pain and tightness in the chest
Sudden weakness or numbness in one side or part of your body
Dizziness or fainting.
Signs of a severe allergic reaction to Microgynon 30:
Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat.
Signs of breast cancer include:
Dimpling of the skin
Changes in the nipple
Any lumps you can see or feel.
Signs of cancer of the cervix include:
Vaginal discharge that smells and/or contains blood
Unusual vaginal bleeding
Pelvic pain
Painful sex.
Signs of severe liver problems include:
Severe pain in your upper abdomen
Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)
Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
your whole body starts itching.
If you think you may have any of these, see a doctor straight away. You may need to stop taking Microgynon 30.
Less serious side effects:
Bleeding and spotting between your periods can sometimes occur for the first few months but this usually stops once your body has adjusted to Microgynon 30. If it continues, becomes heavy or starts again, contact your doctor
Headaches
Feeling sick, being sick and stomach upsets
Sore breasts
Depressive moods, loss of interest in sex
Putting on weight or losing weight
Chloasma (yellow brown patches on the skin). This may happen even if you have been using Microgynon 30 for a number of months. Chloasma may be reduced by avoiding too much sunlight Poor tolerance of contact lenses.
Signs of a blood clot:
A migraine for the first time, a migraine that is worse than normal, or unusually frequent or severe headaches
Any sudden changes to your eyesight (such as loss of vision or blurred vision)
Any sudden changes to your hearing, speech, sense of smell, taste or touch
Pain or swelling in your leg
Stabbing pain when you breathe
Coughing for no apparent reason
Pain and tightness in the chest
Sudden weakness or numbness in one side or part of your body
Dizziness or fainting.
Signs of a severe allergic reaction to Microgynon 30:
Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat.
Signs of breast cancer include:
Dimpling of the skin
Changes in the nipple
Any lumps you can see or feel.
Signs of cancer of the cervix include:
Vaginal discharge that smells and/or contains blood
Unusual vaginal bleeding
Pelvic pain
Painful sex.
Signs of severe liver problems include:
Severe pain in your upper abdomen
Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)
Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
your whole body starts itching.
If you think you may have any of these, see a doctor straight away. You may need to stop taking Microgynon 30.
Less serious side effects:
Bleeding and spotting between your periods can sometimes occur for the first few months but this usually stops once your body has adjusted to Microgynon 30. If it continues, becomes heavy or starts again, contact your doctor
Headaches
Feeling sick, being sick and stomach upsets
Sore breasts
Depressive moods, loss of interest in sex
Putting on weight or losing weight
Chloasma (yellow brown patches on the skin). This may happen even if you have been using Microgynon 30 for a number of months. Chloasma may be reduced by avoiding too much sunlight Poor tolerance of contact lenses.
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Microgynon 30 after the expiry date shown on the strip.
Do not throw away any medicines down a drain or into a bin. Ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicines you do not want. This will help to protect the environment.
Do not use Microgynon 30 after the expiry date shown on the strip.
Do not throw away any medicines down a drain or into a bin. Ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicines you do not want. This will help to protect the environment.
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