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Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Pfizer Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonorgestrel
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About 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.

    What are the uses of Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet

    • Oral Contraceptives

    • Emergency Contraception

    What are the contraindications of Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet ?

    • Allergy

    • Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding

    • Heart And Blood Vessel Disorder

    • Estrogen-Dependent Tumor

    • Liver Disease

    What are the side effects of Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet

    • 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.

    What are the substitutes for Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet ?

    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.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • 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.

    How does this medication work?

    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.

      What are the interactions of Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet ?

      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.

      FAQs about Ovral L 0.03 Mg/0.15 Mg Tablet

      • 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.

      References

      • LEVONORGESTREL- levonorgestrel tablet- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2016 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=9ef898b8-d503-4cc3-8feb-de51d3c1f384

      • Levonorgestrel- Drugs Bank [Internet]. drugsbanks.com. 2018 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/levonorgestrel

      • Ethinylestradiol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ethinyl%20estradiol

      • Ethinylestradiol- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 15 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00977

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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