Marvelon 21 Tablets is a combined oral contraceptive pill containing both estrogen and progestin. It works by preventing sperm from reaching the egg and by stopping the ovary from releasing an egg.

Ingredients of Marvelon

Marvelon tablets contain:

• Desogestrel (Progestin)

• Ethinylestradiol (Estrogen)

Marvelon Tablet Uses

Marvelon tablets are used to prevent pregnancy.

Marvelon 21 Pills How to Use

• Take one Marvelon tablet at the same time every day.

• Start taking the tablets on the first day of your menstrual cycle, one tablet daily.

• Continue taking the tablets for 21 days, then stop for 7 days (during which lighter bleeding than a normal period may occur) before starting a new strip.

Marvelon Pills Side Effects

Marvelon may cause some side effects, including:

• Abdominal pain

• Menstrual changes during and after treatment

• Breast tenderness

• Appetite changes

• Weight gain or loss

• Headache

Contraindications for Marvelon

Do not use Marvelon in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to its ingredients

• History of blood clots

• Severe liver disease

• Liver tumors

• Hormone-sensitive reproductive organ cancers

• Vision problems, such as partial or total loss of vision or visual field defects

• Migraine with aura

• Pregnancy

• History of pancreatitis associated with very high triglycerides

• Risk factors for blood clots, such as severe hypertension or blood clotting disorders

• Heart valve problems with complications

• Smokers over 35 years old

Drug Interactions

Some medications may affect the effectiveness of Marvelon, so consult your doctor before taking Marvelon with any other medicine, especially:

• Tuberculosis medications

• Epilepsy medications

• Certain antibiotics

• Antifungal medications

• Cholesterol medications

Storage

• Keep out of the reach of children

• Store at a temperature between 15–30°C

• Do not use after the expiration date