Ovranette

What is Ovranette?

Ovranette is a combined hormonal contraceptive pill which contains two hormones; progestogen and oestrogen. Hormonal contraceptives are used by women all over the world as a reliable and reversible form of contraception.

Ovranette is also used for the treatment of irregular periods, dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis and pre-menstrual tension.

To buy Ovranette online from Prescription Doctor, just complete our online questionnaire for our doctor to review. If our doctor deems the treatment suitable for you, they will issue a prescription for our UK GPhC registered pharmacy to fulfil. If your order is approved before 3pm, your order can be dispatched the same day for a next-day delivery.

How does Ovranette work?

Ovranette contains two hormones logestrogen and ethinyldiesterol, synthetic analogues of progestogen and oestrogen respectively. The combined hormonal pill overrides the natural menstrual cycle of females and protects against getting pregnant.

The hormones inhibit the ripening and release of an egg from the ovaries every month – a process known as ovulation. Ovranette increases the mucus in the neck of the cervix which decreases the chances of sperms to reach the egg through the vagina, as it hinders the motility of the sperm cell. It also reduces the thickness of the uterine lining and makes it difficult for the fertilised egg to implant in it.

Together, these mechanisms effectively reduce the chances of becoming pregnant.

While Ovranette can reduce your risk of becoming pregnant, it does not prevent sexually transmitted infections - only condoms can do this.

How to take Ovranette?

Ovranette comes in a strip of 21 pills, with each pill marked with the name of a weekday on the blister pack. Start taking the pills marked with the correct day. Follow the direction of the arrows marked on the strip and take the next pills accordingly.

Take the pills every day at the same time for the next 21 days.

After finishing the strip, there will be a pill-free week. You will have bleeding in these seven days like a regular menstrual period. Start the new pack on the 8^th day and again take the 21 tablets. Sometimes your bleeding may not be finished on during seven days of pill-free week, even then it is mandatory to start the new pack without any delay.

If you take all the pills regularly for 21 days, you will always start the new pack every time on the same day of the week.

If you are a new user to Ovranette take your first pill on the first day of your period and then complete the cycle of 21 tablets. By starting in this manner, you are straight away protected against pregnancy with your first pill.

But if you start taking Ovranette on any other day of your period, you will need contraception like condoms, until you have taken seven pills in a row without missing a single pill.

When switching to Ovranette from other hormonal contraceptives, it is best to seek advice from your family planning nurse or doctor.

Side effects and cautions

Like all medicines, Ovranette has the potential of causing side effects. Not everybody who takes Ovranette will experience side effects. It's important to remain vigilant of side effects associated with your medicine throughout your course of treatment.

Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 women):

• Breakthrough bleeding or spotting
• Headaches

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 women):

• Acne
• Breast enlargement
• Change in sex drive
• Changes in breast secretion
• Dizziness
• Mood changes, including depression
• Nausea or vomiting
• Nervousness
• Sore, painful or tender breasts
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Vaginal infections, including thrush
• Weight changes

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 women):

• Brown patches on your face or body (chloasma)
• Change in menstrual flow
• Changes in appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Fluid retention (swelling of the ankles, feet and hands)
• Increase in blood pressure
• Increase in triglyceride levels
• Rash or Hives (urticaria)

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Further information regarding the safety of Ovranette, including a complete list of side effects, can be found within the patient information leaflet enclosed with your treatment. Alternatively, you can view the patient information leaflet for Ovranette online.

If you experience any side effects, regardless of whether they are listed above or in the leaflet supplied with your medicine, inform your doctor right away.

Allergic reaction

Do not take Ovranette if you are allergic to levonorgestrel, ethinylestradiol, or any of the other ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet.

Ovranette contains lactose and sucrose. If you are intolerant to some sugars, speak to your doctor before taking Ovranette.

If you experience any signs of an allergic reaction after taking Ovranette, stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical attention by going straight to your nearest casualty department.

Signs of an allergic reaction include:

• Difficulty breathing or wheezing
• Dry, red and cracked skin
• Itchy, red, watery eyes
• Raised, itchy, red rash (hives)
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
• Tightness of the chest
• Tummy pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take Ovranette if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or breastfeeding. Speak to your doctor for further information.

If you become pregnant while taking Ovranette, stop taking the combined contraceptive pill and inform your doctor.

Other safety information

Always seek your doctor's advice before you buy Ovranette online from Prescription Doctor.

Please inform our doctor of all medications you are currently taking including those prescribed by your doctor or bought over-the-counter, as well as health and herbal supplements.

Do not take Ovranette past the expiry date printed on the packet. The date refers to the last day of that month.

Never throw away medicine via household or water waste. Take any unwanted or expired medicine to your local pharmacy and ask them to dispose of it safely on your behalf.

Always store medicine out of sight and reach from children and pets.

Never share your medicine with anyone else, even if they are experiencing the same symptoms as you.

Frequently asked questions

What if I miss a pill of Ovranette?

If you miss a pill for less than 12 hours and take it during this time duration, you still have protection against pregnancy.

If you have missed a pill for more than 24 hours, take it as soon as you remember, which may mean taking two tablets at the same time. If the missed pill is from the first week of the 21-pills strip, then you have to adopt non-hormonal contraceptive methods like condoms for the next seven days while having sex. Once you have taken seven pills in a row after the missed pill day, you are safe from unwanted pregnancy. Same is the case with missing more than one pills. Take the last missed pill leaving the previous ones and continue for seven days.

If the current pack is finished before completing seven tablets after a missed pill, start a new pack. Do not take seven days pill-free break and complete the next pack. You will have a pill-free week and menstrual bleed after completing the second pack.

Another way in which the contraception might be decreased is if you are sick due to diarrhoea or vomiting within 4 hours of taking the tablet. It may be due to reduced absorption of medicine in the gut. Take another pill once you feel stable and continue taking the other pills at regular time.

What to do If I take more Ovranette than I should?

It is unlikely that taking pills more than a prescribed dose will cause any harm to you. But if you feel any discomfort, talk to your doctor and pharmacist for prevention.

Does Ovranette affect my ability to drive or operate machines?

It is unlikely that Ovranette will affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

If you experience any side effects which might impact your ability to concentrate, such as dizziness or fatigue, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel it safe for you to do so.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Ovranette?

There is no data available that suggests Ovranette has an interaction with Alcohol. However, excessive alcohol consumption could exacerbate side effects or induce vomiting, which may impact the efficacy of the pill.

Always drink responsibly while taking Ovranette.

Table of contents

What is Ovranette?

How does Ovranette work?

How to take Ovranette?

Side effects and cautions

Frequently asked questions

Additional resources

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