Ovral L Tablet
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Ovral L Tablet contains levonorgestrel 0.15 mg and ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg, two hormones in a combined oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. Made by Pfizer, the hormones stop ovulation. They also thicken cervical mucus and alter the uterine lining, reducing the likelihood of pregnancy.
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Last updated on: 13 October 2026 | 5:47 PM (IST)
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| Therapy | Female hormone pills |
| Composition | Levonorgestrel(0.15 Mg)+Ethinylestradiol(0.03 Mg) Levonorgestrel 0.15 Mg+Ethinylestradiol 0.03 Mg |
Levonorgestrel 0.15 Mg+Ethinylestradiol 0.03 Mg

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Ovral L tablet is a contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It contains the hormones levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol, which are similar to the natural hormones in a woman’s body. It works by preventing the release of an egg and limiting the movement of sperm in the womb.
Take this tablet as prescribed by your doctor. For maximum effectiveness, a woman must take the pills daily without any breaks. Skipping any dose may result in contraceptive failure and an unintended pregnancy.
A few other medicines that also contain the same active ingredients include Unwanted 21-day tablet, Triquilar tablet, Ovipauz L tablet, and I Pill Daily tablet.
Before starting Ovral L, it is important to discuss any existing conditions that may affect the lungs, liver, kidneys, or heart with your doctor. You should also disclose conditions such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, migraine, obesity, epilepsy, or depression. Ovral L is not suitable for those with breast, cervical, or liver cancer, or for individuals with a history of depression, blood clots, stroke, or circulatory problems.
The use of this tablet alongside anti-seizure medications such as lamotrigine, immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis), diabetes medications, weight management drugs such as tirzepatide (Mounjaro 2.5 injection), psoriasis, and Crohn's disease should be avoided.
Ovral L is contraindicated for pregnant women, prepubescent children, menopausal women, breastfeeding mothers, and women over 35 who smoke. Common side effects include vaginal infections, discharge, spotting, breast tenderness, mood changes, decreased libido, and weight fluctuations. If any side effects worsen, it is important to seek advice from your healthcare provider.
Uses
- Birth control
- Painful periods
- Uterine bleeding
- Endometriosis
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to levonorgestrel ethinylestradiol or any other ingredients of Ovral L tablet.
- If you have a history of any blood clot formation or bleeding disorder.
- If you have any problems with your heart, like stroke, heart attack or chest pain.
- If you have or had a history of migraine attacks.
- If you had or have a pancreas or liver problems.
- If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol.
- If you have a history of vaginal bleeding (cause not established), absent periods for more than 3 months (amenorrhea).
- If you have or are suspected of having breast cancer or cancer of the genital organs (private parts).
- If you are taking treatment for Hepatitis C with a medicine that contains Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir plus Dasabuvir.
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Side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Weight changes
- Mood swings
- Pain
- Tenderness of breast
- Reduced sex drive
Precautions and Warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFEThe consumption of alcohol does not affect the efficacy of Ovral L tablet. These tablets can enhance the effects of alcohol and affect you adversely. Hence, it is best advised to avoid consuming alcohol while taking these tablets.
Pregnancy
CONTRAINDICATEDOvral L tablet should not be used during pregnancy as it is used to stop or prevent pregnancy. When pregnancy is detected, this medicine should be discontinued immediately and should consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
CONTRAINDICATEDOvral L tablet should not be used during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the breastfed baby. Moreover, it may also lead to a reduction in the amount of milk produced and may affect its quality. It is generally not recommended until the nursing mother has completely stopped breastfeeding her child or for up to 6 months from childbirth.
Driving
WITH CAUTIONIt is not expected that Ovral L tablet will affect your ability to drive but if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert, you should avoid driving.
Other General Warnings
- You have a family history of breast cancer, diabetes, fits or other brain disorders.
- You have high blood pressure or cholesterol.
- You have a disease of the liver, gall bladder or inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
- You have a blood disease that damages the kidneys (hemolytic uremic syndrome).
- You have immune system disorders like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- You have a history of pregnancy patches, especially on the face (chloasma).
- You have a disease that first appeared during pregnancy, like porphyria (an inherited haemoglobin defect), hearing loss, gestational herpes (vesicular skin rashes during pregnancy) and Sydenham's chorea (rapid, irregular movements of the body).
- You have a family history or previous history of serious allergic reactions causing swelling of the face and throat, breathing difficulty, skin rashes and blisters (hereditary angioedema).
- You should let the doctor or the laboratory person know that you are using this medicine while going for a lab test, as this medicine may interfere with the lab tests.
Doctor’s suggestion

Directions for use
- Ovral L tablet should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. Do not break, cut, or chew the medicine.
- Ovral L comes in a pack of 21 tablets. Take one tablet daily at the same time for 21 days, followed by a 7-day tablet-free interval. Start the next pack the day after the interval. If vomiting occurs within 4 hours after tablet taking, women must take an extra tablet.
Storage and disposal
- Store Ovral L tablets below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
- Discard this medicine when it is expired or no longer needed.
Quick tips
- Ovral L tablet is used as an oral contraceptive pill. It is a birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy.
- It is not recommended for breastfeeding women less than 6 months after giving birth.
- You should take Ovral L tablet after a meal to avoid stomach upset.
- You should take this medicine regularly, at the same time and without fail as directed by your doctor.
- If vomiting occurs within 4 hours after tablet taking, women must take an extra tablet.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or ethinylestradiol or any other ingredients of Ovral L tablet.
- Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
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