Norgestrel in combination with ethinyl estradiol is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception.
Emergency Contraceptive Pill, Oral Contraceptive preparations
Norgestrel (and more specifically the active stereoisomer levonorgestrel) binds to the progesterone and estrogen receptors within the female reproductive tract, the mammary gland, the hypothalamus, and the pituitary. Once bound to the receptor, progestins like levonorgestrel will slow the frequency of release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus and blunt the pre-ovulatory LH (luteinizing hormone) surge. Loss of the LH surge inhibits ovulation and thereby prevents pregnancy.
0.075 mg at same time each day
The effectiveness of progestin-only pills is reduced by hepatic enzyme-inducing drugs such as phenytoin,
carbamazepine, barbiturates, rifampin, efavirenz, bosentan and herbal preparations containing St. John’s Wort
(hypericum perforatum). This could result in unintended pregnancy or breakthrough bleeding.
During concomitant use of Opill and substances that may affect its efficacy, it is recommended that a nonhormonal
back-up method of contraception (such as condom) be used in addition to the regular intake of Opill Tablets. Use of
a nonhormonal back-up method is recommeded for 28 days after discontinuation of substances that have led to
induction of hepatic microsomal enzymes. For women receiving long-term therapy with hepatic enzyme inducers,
another method of contraception should be considered.
• Effectiveness of progestin-containing hormonal contraceptives and emergency contraceptive ulipristal acetate may be
decreased if progestin-containing hormonal contraceptives are used within five days after ulipristal acetate dosing.
If a woman wishes to use Opill Tablets after using ulipristal acetate, she should do so no sooner than 5 days after the
intake of ulipristal acetate and she should use a reliable barrier method for subsequent acts of intercourse until her
next menstrual period.
For whom Norgestrel is not suitable?
Any women having the following condition cannot take Norgestrel. Such as:
During pregnancy or probability of pregnancy
Irregular or abnormal menstruation
Breast cancer
Inflammation of Liver, Jaundice or any other disease of Liver
Consumption of some medicine like: rifampicin, barbiturates, griseofulvin etc. may reduce the effectiveness of Minicon. If there is any necessity of taking these types of medicine during taking Minicon, consult with doctors.
Remember, like other contraceptive pills, Norgestrel also will not give protection against STD or AIDS.
Edema, Weakness, Anorexia, Amenorrhea, Breakthrough bleeding, Change in menstrual flow, Spotting
Pregnancy Category: X
Lactation: unsafe
Symptoms of oral contraceptive overdosage may include nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, dizziness,
somnolence (drowsiness/fatigue), and withdrawal bleeding in females. There is no specific antidote and further
treatment of overdose, if necessary, is directed to the symptoms.
Should be stored in cool and dry place
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