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Brand : MARVELON

MARVELON TAB 21/TAB

17.2

Sku : I-003759
Key features
Marvelon Tablet 150,30µg is a combined oral contraceptive tablet containing desogestrel 150µg and ethinylestradiol 30µg. It works by suppressing ovulation, thickening cervical mucus, and altering the uterine lining to help prevent fertilization and implantation. It is indicated for oral contraception and prevention of pregnancy. This product is supplied as 21 tablets per pack.
- Brand: MARVELON
- Active Ingredient: DESOGESTREL 150µg, ETHINYLESTRADIOL 30µg
- Strength: 150,30µg
- Dosage Form: Tablet
- Pack Size: 21 Tablets
- Route: Oral use
- Prescription Status: Prescription
- Therapeutic Class: Contraceptive
- Pharmacological Group: Hormonal Contraceptives
- Drug Class: Combined monophasic oral contraceptive (ethinylestradiol + desogestrel; third-generation progestin).
- Manufacturer: ORGANON
- Country of Origin: Netherlands
- SFDA Registration No.: 1802256912
- Shelf Life: 36 months
- Storage: store below 25°c
- Hormone Type: Combined
- Method: Oral

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Description

Specification

Indications

Approved Uses

Oral contraception (prevention of pregnancy).

Dosage & Administration

Dosing by Condition

Contraception: 1 tablet orally once daily for 21 days, then 7 days tablet-free; repeat each cycle.

Initial Dose

One tablet daily starting on Day 1 of the menstrual cycle (first day of menstruation) for immediate contraceptive protection, or on Day 2-5 with additional barrier contraception for the first 7 days

Maintenance Dose

One tablet daily for 21 days followed by 7 tablet-free days

Maximum Dose

1 tablet orally once daily (desogestrel 150 µg/ethinylestradiol 30 µg).

Children's Dosage

Not approved for use before menarche. Not applicable in prepubertal children.

How to Take

Take 1 tablet orally once daily at about the same time each day, following the order on the blister, for 21 consecutive days, then have a 7‑day tablet‑free interval and start the next pack on day 8 (same weekday); swallow with water if needed.

Safety & Warnings

Warnings & Precautions

Major warnings/precautions: increased risk of venous and arterial thromboembolism (higher with additional risk factors); cigarette smoking markedly increases cardiovascular risk (especially >35 years); monitor blood pressure and stop if significant hypertension develops; stop before major surgery/prolonged immobilization; reduced efficacy with enzyme-inducing drugs-use backup contraception; does not protect against HIV/STIs.

Drug Interactions

Food Interaction

No restriction.

Special Populations

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Children

Not approved for use before menarche. Not applicable in prepubertal children.

Elderly

Not applicable. Marvelon is indicated for women of reproductive age. Not used in postmenopausal women.

Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Suppresses ovulation by inhibiting gonadotropins (FSH/LH), thickens cervical mucus, and induces endometrial changes that reduce the likelihood of fertilization/implantation.

Onset of Action

If started on day 1 of menses: immediate contraceptive protection. If started at any other time when reasonably certain not pregnant: contraceptive protection is established after 7 consecutive days of active tablets; use backup contraception for the first 7 days.