Femovan (Ethinyl Estradiol/Gestodene)

• Contraception

Femovan Tablet is a contraceptive medicine that stops you from getting pregnant in multiple ways and thereby helps you in family planning. It is a reliable and safe method for contraception, if used correctly. It does not interrupt with sex and you can lead a normal routine life without any worries. It usually makes your periods regular, lighter and less painful. Apart from this, it may also reduce your risk of cancer of the ovary and womb if used in the long term. Take it as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Femovan

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Breast pain
• Irregular uterine bleeding

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Femovan Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Femovan Tablet is a combined oral contraceptive pill. It works by preventing the release of egg (ovulation) and affecting sperm movement in the womb to prevent its union with the egg. It also changes the lining of the womb and renders it unsuitable for pregnancy.