Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol)

SKU

CMS724

US Brand Name

Mercilon

Strength

(0.02+0.15)mg

Generic Name

Estradiol + Desofestrel

Manufacturer

Organon Ltd

## Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel)

## What Is The Generic Name For Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg?

Estradiol+ Desofestrel is the generic version for Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg

## Which US Brand is Equivalent To Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel)?

Mercilon

## About Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel)

Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg contains an active ingredient, Estradiol+ Desofestrel, which is used mainly in Contraception. It has availability at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Organon Ltd. is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg.

## Strength:

Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg contains two active ingredient, Estradiol 0.02 mg + Desofestrel, 0.15 mg. It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg?

Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg is used for:

Contraception

Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

## How Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel) Works?

Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg is a combination of two Female Hormones which has Estradiol+ Desofestrel, as active ingredients. It basically prevents the release of an egg (Ova) from the ovary or prevents the fertilization of ova and sperm or may change the lining of Uterus to prevent the development of pregnancy by maintaining estrogen levels.

## Before You Use Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel):

Make sure that you are not allergic to it

Make sure that you do not have liver or kidney problems

Make sure that you are not pregnant or breastfeeding

Make sure that you are not taking alcohol

Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid taking medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel)?

You should not take Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg if you:

Have any allergy to Estradiol or Desofestrel

Have Severe Liver/Kidney/Heart Disease

Have Blood Clotting Disorders

Have gallstones and kidney stones

Have Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Have Chest Pain, High Blood Pressure

Have Breast and Uterus Cancer or other Disorders

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have any allergy to Estradiol or Desofestrel

Have Severe Liver/Kidney/Heart Disease

Have Blood Clotting Disorders

Take alcohol

Have Hearing Problems

Have High Levels of Fat and have Diabetes

Have Gallstones, or Kidney Stones

Have Seizures/Epilepsy

Have Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Have Chest Pain, High Blood Pressure

Have Breast and Uterus Cancer or other Disorders

Have any other complication which needs special care in this course or taking any medicines

## Dosage:

Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg contains, Estradiol+ Desofestrel, used for contraception and Osteoporosis. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time.

Females are advised to take Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg at a fixed time as instructed by your Doctor. You may take it with or without the meal. You can start taking this between 21-28 days after your delivery and can start from the first day of your menstruation if you taking it the first time. If you got late to start this course then you have to choose an emergency contraception method for the first 7 days of the starting period.

## How Much Of The Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel) to Be Used?

Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg.

## How To Take The Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel)?

Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush the tablet. It is better to take it with or without food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg?

You are always advised to take Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow the instructions carefully given by the doctor. You are not advised to take it in a smaller or larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg at a fixed time. But if you are less than 12 hrs late in taking your dose or if you vomit or have severe diarrhea, take the tablet as soon as possible but if you are more than 12 hrs late then you may seek emergency contraception. You just need to consult your doctor in that case.

Try not to forget the dose in the very first week of Femilon course and had intercourse in the week before missing the dose, you may fall Pregnant.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Femilon (0.02+0.15) Mg (Estradiol+ Desofestrel)?

Nausea/Vomiting

Fatigue

Headache

Anxiety

Depression

Edema

Fibroid

Mood Changes

Change in Weight

Unusual Menstrual Bleeding

Sexual dysfunction

Breast Enlargement/Tenderness

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or you have pre-existing surgeries and diseases. It interacts with the following medicines:

Barbiturates

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Ascorbic Acid

Aminoglutethimide

Hydrocortisone

Prednisolone

This medicine also interacts with the following conditions and may cause life-threatening effects.

Pregnancy

Chest Pain/Heart Attack

Migraine

Porphyria

Breast and Uterus Cancer

## Warning And Precaution:

Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg is contraindicated in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity

Blood clotting problems and heart disease

Gall Bladder Disease and Diabetes

Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Kidney and Liver Diseases

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment

## Things To Remember:

Do not start taking tablets from any place on the strip when you are starting a new pack of Femilon, always take from the top as marked for the particular day.

You should go for regular breast screening and cervical smear tests while taking this contraceptive.

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time and strength of the Tablet.

## Indications:

You can start taking Femilon in between 21-28 days after the birth of the baby. If you are late then you have to use another additional barrier method of contraception for the first 7 days.

Femilon should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

## Storage:

Store the Femilon (0.02+0.15) mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.