Mercilon

Desogestrel/Ethinylestradiol, the active ingredient in Mercilon, is a combined oral contraceptive presented as a 0.15 mg/0.02 mg oral tablet for oral use. It prevents pregnancy in women of reproductive age.

GNH USA supplies Mercilon as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide.

Mercilon is a combined hormonal contraceptive used to prevent unintended pregnancy. - Contraception: prevents pregnancy in women of reproductive age. - Family planning: provides a reliable hormonal method for birth control. - Menstrual cycle regulation: may help achieve more regular periods.

Common Side Effects: - Nausea: mild to moderate stomach upset. - Breast tenderness: temporary swelling or discomfort. - Headache: occasional mild to moderate pain. - Spotting: irregular light bleeding between periods. - Mood changes: mild emotional fluctuations. - Weight gain: slight increase in body weight.

Serious or Rare Side Effects: - Deep vein thrombosis: blood clot formation in deep veins. - Pulmonary embolism: clot traveling to lungs, potentially life‑threatening. - Stroke: interruption of blood flow to the brain. - Myocardial infarction: heart attack risk, especially in high‑risk women. - Severe allergic reaction: rash, swelling, or anaphylaxis. - Liver dysfunction: abnormal liver enzymes or jaundice.

Before starting Mercilon, consider the following precautions. - Assess risk of thromboembolism: evaluate personal and family history of clotting disorders. - Avoid smoking: especially in women over 35 years of age. - Review liver function: monitor if hepatic disease is present. - Check medication list: identify drugs that may interact with hormonal contraception. - Store at ambient temperature: keep below 25 °C, retain in original packaging, protect from moisture.

Mercilon may interact with other medicines; review the following. Major Interactions (Avoid): - Antiepileptic enzyme inducers (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin): reduce contraceptive efficacy. - Rifampin: decreases hormone levels, compromising protection. Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely): - Certain antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline): may slightly lower effectiveness. - Antifungal azoles (e.g., ketoconazole): can increase hormone concentrations. - St. John’s wort: may reduce overall contraceptive reliability.