Ovral G Tablet

• If you are allergic to ethinylestradiol, norgestrel or any other ingredients of Ovral G tablet.
• If you are a smoker and over 35 years of age there is a risk of getting heart-related disorders.
• If you have a history of any blood clot formation or bleeding disorder.
• If you have heart-related disorders such as stroke, heart attack or angina.
• If you have had migraine attacks and pancreas or liver or gallbladder-related problems.
• If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol-related disorder.
• If you experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or delayed menses for more than three months (amenorrhea).
• If you have or are suspected of having breast, vaginal, or cervical cancer.
• If you have a psychiatric disorder and you feel low very often.
• If you are taking anti-viral medicine for Hepatitis C and taking medicines such as Ombitasvir or Paritaprevir.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Stomach pain, cramps
• Diarrhoea
• Weight changes
• Acne
• Mood swings
• Fatigue

Other General Warnings

• You have a family history of breast cancer, seizures or other brain disorders.
• You have high blood pressure, diabetes, lipid or cholesterol-related disorder.
• Your liver or gall bladder is not functioning properly.
• You have inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
• You have a blood-related disorder that has affected your kidneys(hemolytic uremic syndrome).
• You have an immune-related disorder, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
• You have experienced 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 you have experienced allergic reactions causing rashes, breathing difficulty and swelling.
• You are a woman above 35 years of age and smoke.
• Oral contraceptives may alter the results of certain lab tests, inform the lab personnel before performing any test.

• Ovral G tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

• Store Ovral G tablets below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

• Ovral G tablet is a female hormonal pill. It is used as an oral contraceptive pill.
• Take Ovral G tablet at the same time every day, preferably with food or after a meal, to reduce the risk of stomach upset.
• If you miss a tablet, take it as soon as you remember and take the next tablet at the regular time. If you miss more than one tablet, consult your healthcare provider.
• Ovral G tablet does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Use a barrier method, such as condoms, to reduce the risk of STIs.
• Before starting this tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
• Ovral G tablets should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult your doctor.
• Headache, weight changes, diarrhoea, mood swings, and nausea/vomiting may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, liver disease, or any other medical conditions before taking Ovral G.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Ovral G tablet may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination schedule.
• Concomitant use of Ovral G tablet with anti-epileptics such as Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Anti-HIV medicines such as Nevirapine, Ritonavir, antibiotics such as Penicillin, Griseofulvin, antiemetics such as Metoclopramide and herbal supplements like St.John's Wort may alter the effects of Ovral G tablet.
• Anti-seizure medications like Lamotrigine and immunosuppressants like Cyclosporine should be avoided while on Ovral G.
• Ovral G, if taken along with antiviral medicines, may affect your liver enzymes. Thus, this tablet should be stopped and can be resumed 2 weeks after completing the treatment.
• Other medicines like Rifampicin and Carbamazepine should be used cautiously.

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