Femilon Tablet

• Femilon Tablet is used for contraception

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

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• 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. Femilon Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• How Femilon Tablet works Femilon Tablet is an 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.

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  Alcohol:

  Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Femilon Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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  Driving:

  Femilon Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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  Kidney:

  There is limited information available on the use of Femilon Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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  Liver:

  Femilon Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Femilon Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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  Pregnancy:

  Femilon Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Femilon Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. Nonhormonal and progestin-only contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum