Femicon Norgestrel 0.3 mg + Ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg + Ferrous Fumarate 75 mg

Prevention of pregnancy (oral contraception).

The combination of an oestrogen (ethinylestradiol) and a progestogen (such as levonorgestrel, norgestrel, desogestrel or lynestrenol) prevents ovulation, thickens the cervical mucus and makes the lining of the uterus unsuitable for implantation.

Take 1 tablet daily at the same time each day, starting on day 1 of the menstrual cycle and following the order shown on the pack. 28-tablet packs: take continuously and start the next pack without a break. 21-tablet packs: take for 21 days, then leave a 7-day tablet-free interval before the next pack. Missed pill: take it as soon as remembered and follow the instructions in the pack leaflet.

Nausea, headache, breast tenderness, spotting or bleeding between periods, and changes in weight and mood.

Blood pressure should be checked before and during use. Stop the pill and seek medical help at once for pain or swelling of a leg, chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache or disturbance of vision. Vomiting, severe diarrhoea and drugs such as rifampicin, carbamazepine and phenytoin may reduce its effect. It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. Not the preferred method during breast-feeding.

Pregnancy, current or past venous or arterial thrombosis, stroke, ischaemic heart disease, migraine with aura, severe or uncontrolled hypertension, breast cancer, severe liver disease, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding and smokers aged over 35 years.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.