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Ovral Tablet
Manufactured byPfizer Ltd.
ContainsLevonorgestrel (0.25 mg) + Ethinyl Estradiol (0.05 mg)
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Description
Ovral Tablet is a combination of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol. It is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It works by preventing the fertilization of the egg.
Ovral Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, weight change, irregular periods, slight bleeding between periods, breast tenderness, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Avoid smoking during treatment with Ovral Tablet as it may increase the risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke (brain damage due to the interrupted blood supply to the brain).
Ovral Tablet is a prescription medicine. Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Make sure you do not miss a dose, as you are more likely to become pregnant in such cases.
Ovral Tablet should be avoided if you have heart or liver problems, stroke, untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or liver, breast, or uterus/cervix cancer. Inform your doctor if you have other medical conditions to make sure this medicine is safe for you.
Ovral Tablet is not recommended for use before menarche (the first occurrence of menstruation) or after menopause (the end of the menstrual cycles). It is not recommended for use if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Ovral Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ovral Tablet
Stomach pain
Irregular menstruation
Spotting or bleeding between periods
Nausea and Vomiting
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Breast pain and tenderness
Diarrhoea
Weight change
Dizziness
Depression
Back pain
Headache
Acne
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Uses of Ovral Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Contraception
Contraception is the use of various methods to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Ovral Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time taken for Ovral Tablet to show its effect is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time duration for which Ovral Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Ovral Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Ovral Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Ovral Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy. It should be withdrawn immediately if pregnancy occurs.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Ovral Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as small amounts of this medicine may pass into breastmilk. It may also reduce milk production. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid taking Ovral Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Ovral Tablet is not recommended for use if you experience episodes of abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been diagnosed, as this medicine may worsen your condition.
Heart and blood vessel disorder
Ovral Tablet is not recommended for use if you have any heart or blood vessels disorders such as deep vein thrombosis (blood clots that form in the deep veins of the body, usually in the thigh or lower leg), pulmonary embolism (blood clots that block one or more arteries in the lung), recent heart attack, stroke (a condition that occurs due to reduced blood supply to the brain), other blood clotting disorders, etc. Taking this medicine may worsen your condition.
Estrogen-dependent tumor
Ovral Tablet is not recommended for use if you have or have had cancer that is attributed to abnormal levels of the hormone oestrogen in your body such as breast or uterus cancer.
Liver disease
Ovral Tablet is not recommended for use if you have liver problems or liver tumour, as it may further worsen your condition.
Uncontrolled hypertension
Hypertension refers to high blood pressure. Ovral Tablet is not recommended for use if you have uncontrolled hypertension as it may further worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Ovral Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy. It should be withdrawn immediately if pregnancy occurs.
Breast-feeding
Ovral Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as small amounts of this medicine may pass into breastmilk. It may also reduce milk production. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Use in women
Ovral Tablet is only intended for use after menarche (the first occurrence of menstruation). It is not intended for use after menopause (the end of menstrual cycles in women).
Driving or operating machines
Use of Ovral Tablet may cause symptoms such as dizziness or blurred vision in some cases. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Surgeries
Inform your doctor about the use of Ovral Tablet before undergoing surgery. The use of this medicine in such cases may increase your risk of developing blood clots. It should be discontinued at least four weeks prior to a surgical procedure and two weeks after a surgical procedure, under the supervision of your doctor.
Depression
Ovral Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause depression. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Breast cancer
Ovral Tablet should be used with caution as it may increase the risk of breast cancer.
Abnormalities in vision
Ovral Tablet has been associated with partial or complete loss of vision in some rare cases. Any abnormalities in vision should be promptly reported to your doctor. Special precautions should be taken if you are using contact lenses.
Jaundice
Ovral Tablet may cause jaundice (a condition that causes skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow) due to its effect on the liver. Report the presence of symptoms such as yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, fever, chills, dark-coloured urine, clay-coloured stool, etc., to your doctor on priority. The use of this medicine should be stopped in such cases.
Smoking
Avoid smoking during treatment with Ovral Tablet as it may increase the risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke (brain damage due to the interrupted blood supply to the brain).
Missed Dose
Regular contraception: If you miss a dose of Ovral Tablet, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions. The instructions may vary based on the day the dose is missed. You may also require additional means of contraception as a backup if you miss a dose.
Emergency contraception: If you miss any dose of Ovral Tablet, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions. Missing a dose increases the risk of pregnancy.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose of Ovral Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
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Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Ovral Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Prednisolone
Tranexamic Acid
Warfarin
Metformin
Disease interactions
Hypertension
Ovral Tablet should be used with caution if you have high blood pressure as it may increase the risk of other heart-related complications.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Ovral Tablet may be taken with or without food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet.
Follow all the instructions given by your doctor while taking this medicine. Do not take more or fewer doses than prescribed.
Inform your doctor about your ongoing medication before starting treatment with Ovral Tablet to avoid undesired effects.
Ovral Tablet does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
If you feel sick with severe diarrhoea and vomiting, it may lead to the reduced effectiveness of this medicine. Hence use an additional birth-control method to prevent unwanted pregnancy in such cases.
Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine before undergoing major surgery or if you will be on long-term bed rest. Your doctor may advise you the discontinue the medicine for a short period.
Keep Ovral Tablet away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Ovral Tablet is a combination medicine of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol. It works by preventing the release of the egg from the ovary. It also prevents the fertilization of the egg.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Contraceptives
Schedule
Schedule H
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