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Brand name: Nuvaring TM
Listen to the Pronunciation:
Active ingredients: etonogestrel + ethinylestradiol
What it is used for
NUVARING is for use for contraception.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Vaginal. This medicine is given via the vagina.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Smoothe, flexible, transperant colourless ring with a noticeable join: 54 mm in diameter and 4 mm in cross-sectional diameter.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient etonogestrel + ethinylestradiol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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