• Used as a combined oral contraceptive pill for women (CHCs)
• Aids in family planning and preventing unintended pregnancy
• It belongs to group of hormonal oral contraceptives
• Made up of two actives: desogestrel and estradiol
• With the combination of 2 hormones: an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin (Desogestrel)
• Contains 0.15mg of desogestrel and 0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol

Marvelon is a combined oral contraceptive, commonly known as a birth control pill. It contains two different female hormones: desogestrel (a type of progestogen) and ethinyl estradiol (a type of estrogen). The combination of these hormones serves to prevent pregnancy through several mechanisms: inhibition of ovulation & thickening of cervical mucus. Marvelon works by suppressing the release of an egg (ovulation) from the ovaries. This is a key mechanism in preventing pregnancy, as without a released egg, there is no opportunity for fertilization by sperm. Marvelon also thickens the cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to penetrate the cervix and reach the uterus. This reduces the chances of fertilization. The low dose of hormones in Marvelon classifies it as a low-dose oral contraceptive. The consistent hormone levels in each tablet within a package make it a monophasic contraceptive, which means that all the tablets in the package contain the same hormones in the same doses. The typical regimen for Marvelon is a 21-day cycle. It's during this break that you might experience withdrawal bleeding, like a menstrual period.

• Prevents ovulation, thereby preventing pregnancy
• It works by preventing ovulation and causes changes in mucous of the cervix
• Reduces the possibility of implantation of the egg
• Helps regulate your menstrual cycle
• Makes your periods more predictable and reduces irregular bleeding
• Helps regulate hormonal imbalances in some individuals
• Helps for the management of menopausal symptoms

• Direction for use: It is very important that you use this medication exactly as directed by your pharmacist or doctor only.
• Take one Marvelon pill every day, no more than 24 hours apart, starting on the first day of your menstrual cycle or as directed by your healthcare professional for 21 consecutive days. Then have seven pill-free days when you should have a withdrawal bleed like a period. This bleed may not have finished when it is time to start your next strip of pills if directed by your doctor. You could get pregnant if you do not take one pill daily as directed on the blister pack.
• WARNINGS & CAUTIONS: Caution has also been advised for people who smoke or have ever had blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, clotting disorders, heart valve issues, liver, kidney, and adrenal disease, breast cancer, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Like all medicines, this medicine may cause common side effects, although not everybody gets them generally. You may suffer from nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur.
• Speak to your doctor immediately if you experience serious side effects, especially leg cramps and swelling due to blood clots, severe stomach pain, sharp chest pain, rapid breathing, blurring of vision, numbness of the face, blue discoloration of extremities, or symptoms not listed here.
• If you miss two periods in a row, call your doctor for a pregnancy test before you take any more pills.
• Do not take Marvelon in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The medicine may be prescribed for symptoms not listed here. Discuss all the medications you take with your doctor. Store at room temperature, 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F), in its original package. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.