Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet

Ovral is a combination drug which helps in the prevention of pregnancy. The drug should not be used in case you are allergic to any substance present in it. Patients who have a history of blood clots and suffer from angina should discuss the uses and risks of the drug before taking it. Women who smoke or are under 35 are also not advised to take medication.

To avoid any complications, provide your doctor a detailed medical history, including information about any health problems or allergies you have and a list of drugs that you are taking .

The medication should be taken as per the directions given by your doctor. If you have a stomach problem, it is best that you take this tablet along with a meal to prevent any kind of discomfort. To ensure that the drug is effective make sure you do not miss a dose.

If you do have an allergic reaction to it and develop itchy rashes, chest pain and breathing problems or hives get in touch with your doctor immediately.

• Oral Contraceptives

• Emergency Contraception

• Allergy

• Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding

• Heart And Blood Vessel Disorder

• Estrogen-Dependent Tumor

• Liver Disease

• Breast Pain

• Vomiting

• Weight Gain

• Dizziness

• Depression

• Back Pain

• Headache

• Vaginal Discharge With No Odor

• Flu-Like Symptoms

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for 3-4 days

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this tablet can be observed within 4-6 hours of oral administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  In case of pregnancy, you must consult the doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Mala D Tablet

  Deys Medical

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Ovral is a semisynthetic estrogen which enters the cells and binds to the estrogen receptors and forms a complex that enters the cell nucleus and bind to the DNA. This activates the DNA transcription of genes that are involved in estrogenic cellular responses.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Griseofulvin, Phenytoin, Prednisolone, Tranexamic Acid, Warfarin and others.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Intracranial hypertension, Liver disease and eye disorders.

• Ques : What is Ovral l 0 03 mg 0 15 mg tablet?

  Ans : Ovral tablet is a combination drug, which helps in the prevention of pregnancy. This drug should not be used in case you are allergic to any constituents of it. This Tablet contains Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel as active ingredients. It works by inhibiting the ovulation; stopping ovaries from releasing an egg.

• Ques : What is the use of Ovral l 0 03 mg 0 15 mg tablet?

  Ans : It is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like reducing short-term changes of menopause, prevention of pregnancy, hormonal contraceptive, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Ovral l 0 03 mg 0 15 mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include a headache, dizziness, irregular bleeding, vomiting, allergic reaction, and emesis. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to unexpected bleeding, nausea, edema, and fatigue. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Ovral l 0 03 mg 0 15 mg tablet ?

  Ans : This tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Unless instructed by the package to do so, don’t freeze it. Keep it away from children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use ovral l 0 03 mg 0 15 mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 month. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use ovral l 0 03 mg 0 15 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use ovral l 0 03 mg 0 15 mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

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