femilon tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is femilon tablet used for?
femilon tablet (Ethinyl Estradiol (0.02mg) + Desogestrel (0.15mg)) is used to treat GYNAECOLOGICAL. It contains Ethinyl Estradiol (0.02mg) + Desogestrel (0.15mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol (0.02mg) + Desogestrel (0.15mg)
- Manufacturer: Organon (India) Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ femilon tablet Uses & Benefits
- Femilon Tablet is a combination of two medicines used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy) and in the treatment of irregular periods.
- It helps to prevent release of the egg and its fertilization by the sperm.
- It may also help to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.Femilon Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit.
- It should be taken as your doctor's advice.
- You should have to start taking the pill on the day one of your menstrual cycle and continue taking it for whole month and start with new pack once the pack get finished.
- If you experience vomiting with in 4 hours of dose intake, take another tablet.
- You body may take 7 days to get adjust with medicine, hence use condom during first week to avoid pregnancy.
- In case you missed your dose and you are late by 12 hours in taking the missed dose, in that case must use a condom while intercourse for a period of 2 days.Nausea, headache,ย breast pain, and weight gain are some commonly seen side effects of this medicine.
- If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know.
- There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
- You might experience spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods.
- Consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently or persists longer.
- Inform your doctor if you notice inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling" itemprop="relatedLink">swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain or changes in vision, as it may be a sign of blood clot.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack or have cancer of uterus/cervix, or vagina.
- Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
- Do not take the medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding.
- You might be asked for regular check-up of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar level while on treatment.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ethinyl Estradiol (0.02mg) + Desogestrel (0.15mg) |
| Brand Name | femilon tablet |
| Manufacturer | Organon (India) Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Information pending |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take femilon tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of femilon tablet
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Irregular uterine bleeding
- Weight gain
- Breast pain
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.