Ovral
Ovral is generically known as norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol. Norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol are female hormones responsible for the prevention of ovulation - the release of an ovum from ovary. Ovral alters the cervical mucus and the lining of uterus, making it difficult for the sperm to reach the uterus and difficult for a fertilized ovum to get attached on the uterus.
Uses
Ovral is used as a contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used for other medical conditions which are not listed here.
How To Use
This drug should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not alter the amount or duration of the medicine. The first pill should be taken on the first day of your menstruation. Take one tablet daily till 28 days out of which for 21 days the pills are active containing hormone and the pills for the rest 7 days are inactive with no hormonal medications. During the initial 3 months of the use you may experience breakthrough bleeding.
Side Effects
Seek immediate medical aid if you experience any of these hypersensitive reactions: difficult breathing, hives, swollen lips/face/throat/tongue, itching or skin rashes. Stop the use of this drug and notify the doctor instantly if you have encountered some serious aftereffects like: one-sided sudden numbness, sudden headaches, severe migraines, vision disturbances, one-sided weakness, balancing problems, slurred speech, heavy feeling, chest pain, nausea, shoulder pain, sweating, sudden cough, illness, rapid breathing, blood in cough, wheezing, leg pain, swollen feet/ankles or hands, lumps in breast, upper abdominal pain, dark urine, clay-colored excreta, itching, yellowish skin or eyes, loss of appetite, jaundice, sleep disorders, tiredness, mood swings, mental depression, breast tenderness, swollen breasts, discharge from nipples, skin freckles, loss of scalp hair, increased hair growth, darkening of skin, vaginal itching, changes in appetite, changes in menstrual cycle, decreased sexual desire, problems with eye contact lenses.
Contraindications
Do not utilize Ovral if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. The use of Ovral should be avoided if you have any of the subsequent conditions: heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension, circulation disorder, abnormal vaginal bleeding, diabetic disorders with your kidneys or eyes, liver disease, a blood-clotting disease, weight changes, high cholesterol levels, underactive thyroid, epilepsy, tuberculosis, irregular menstrual periods, abnormal mammogram, heart valve disease, weakness, uterine cancer, coronary artery disease, a stroke, a blood clot, breast cancer, heart attack or severe migraine headache. If you miss a dose during the first use of Ovral then you may require taking a back up birth control like a spermicide or condom. Some drugs may interact with Ovral and make it less efficient in preventing pregnancy like hepatitis C medicines, antibiotics, AIDS/HIV medicines, barbiturate sedatives and seizure drugs.
Pregnancy And Ovral
This medicine should not be used during the gestation period. The hormones in this medication can be excreted into the maternal milk and may cause damage to the nursing infant. This drug may also reduce the production of breast milk. Avoid the use of this medicine during breast feeding a baby.
Norgestrel
Norgestrel is a synthetic progestin, a type of female hormone. It is used in various hormonal contraceptive formulations, including birth control pills and emergency contraception (also known as the "morning-after pill").
As a progestin, norgestrel works by altering the cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus, making it more difficult for sperm to reach the egg and for a fertilized egg to implant in the uterus. It may also inhibit ovulation, preventing the release of an egg from the ovary.
Norgestrel is a component in several birth control pills and has been used in emergency contraception pills due to its effectiveness in reducing the risk of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. Emergency contraception containing norgestrel is meant to be used within a specific timeframe after unprotected sex to help prevent pregnancy.
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Ovral G Full Review
Ovral G Tablet is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Reduces or stops the short-term changes of menopause, Prevention of pregnancy, Avoid pregnancy for up to three years, Avoid pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex, Hormonal contraception, Hormonal contraceptive and other conditions.
