Brand name: Marvelon 28 TM
Active ingredients: desogestrel + ethinylestradiol
What it is used for
Oral contraception.
How to take it
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one part.
Part 1: Tablet
White, round, biconvex tablets coded tr5 on one side and organon & a star on the other side.
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
Part 2: Tablet
White, round, biconvex tablets coded kh2 on one side and a square on the other side.
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
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Storage instructions
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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 desogestrel + 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.
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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