👤 Adult👶 Paediatric

Ethinylestradiol With Levonorgestrel

4 brand names

Indications

Menstrual symptoms with 21-day combined preparations
Contraception with 21-day combined preparations
Menstrual symptoms with 28-day combined preparations
Contraception with 28-day combined preparations

Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

Cautions

combined hormonal contraceptives General cautions: Carrier of breast cancer gene mutations e.g. BRCA1, BRCA2—seek specialist advice before use; cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or cancer; cholestasi...

Side Effects

combined hormonal contraceptives Common or very common Abdominal pain; breast abnormalities; diarrhoea; fluid retention; headaches; metrorrhagia; mood altered; nausea; sexual dysfunction; skin reactio...

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Brand Names

Microgynon(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Ovranette(IN)+ 2 more in app

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Last reviewed: 2026

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