Generic Ovral
Drug name: Generic Ovral
Other names used: Lo/Ovral
Active Ingredients:
- ethinyl estradiol
- Norgestrel
Therapeutic actions: Generic Ovral contains a combination of female sex hormones estrogens and progestins. Ovral is a monophasic oral birth control pill with works by inhibiting the release of hormones (luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones). These hormones are responsible for the ovulation. The medication also increases the viscosity of the cervical mucous making the movement of sperm cells very difficult. Birth control effect is also related to endomethrium modification making egg implantation nearly impossible.
Indications: The medication is used for the prevention of undesirable pregnancy (hormonal contraception). In some cases a doctor may suggest Ovral for the treatment of premenstrual disorders.
Contraindications and cautions:
Generic Ovral is contraindicated in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the drug ingredients
- Tetany
- Tumors of the mammary gland or genitals
- Increased predisposition to thrombosis
- Anemia (chronic hemolytic anemia)
- Cerebrovascular diseases
- Diabetes
- Disorders of the lipid metabolism
- Cholecystitis
- Cholelithiasis
- Dubin-Johnson syndrome
- Rotor's syndrome
- Breastfeeding
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Hepatitis
- Endocrine diseases
- Chronic colitis
- Disorders of the lipid metabolism
- Diabetes
- Cerebrovascular diseases
- Severe diseases of the cardiovascular system
Stop taking generic Ovral immediately if you experience the following conditions:
- sudden headache (migraine), faint and vision problems
- sudden leg pain (especially in calf muscles)
- increased blood pressure
- jaundice
- itching
- seizures
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using generic Ovral will experience it or any other.
The most common Ovral side effects include:
- bleeding and spotting between during periods
- vomiting
- nausea
- intolerance of contact lenses
- tenderness of the breast
- swelling of the breast
- acne
- discoloration of the skin
- headache
- migraine
- decreased libido
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Ovral, please read the information provided with Generic Ovral or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Generic Ovral. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
- Inductors of liver metabolism such as rifampicin, phenobarbital, anti-seizure medications, ketoconazole, cimetidine, macrolides, tetracyclines, amphenicols
- Anticoagulants
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Oral diabetes drugs, insulin
- Hepatotoxic medications (especially with dantrolene)
- Bromocriptine
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Ovral with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
