Microgynon 30 (Ethinylestradiol 30mcg / Levonorgestrel 150mcg)
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Product Overview
Prescription combined pill (21-day pack): 1 tablet daily for 21 days, then 7 days pill-free. 3 strips (3 months). No STI protection.
Description
Microgynon 30 is a combined oral contraceptive pill (“the Pill”) used to prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones: oestrogen (ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms) and progestogen (levonorgestrel 150 micrograms).
It helps prevent pregnancy in three ways:
- Stops an egg being released from the ovaries (prevents ovulation)
- Thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to enter the womb
- Helps prevent the lining of the womb thickening, reducing the chance of an egg implanting
Pack size: 3 strips of 21 beige sugar-coated tablets (63 tablets total).
Important: Microgynon 30 does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
How to Use
Take Microgynon 30 exactly as directed by your prescriber and the patient leaflet.
Standard 21-day schedule
- Take 1 tablet every day for 21 days, ideally at the same time each day. The strip is marked with days of the week to help you keep track.
- Then have 7 days with no tablets (pill-free break). You should usually have a withdrawal bleed in the break.
- Start your next strip after 7 pill-free days, even if bleeding has not stopped, and start on time.
Starting Microgynon 30 (examples)
- New start / restarting: it is best to take the first tablet on the first day of your next period for immediate protection.
- Switching from another pill: directions depend on whether you are switching from a 21-day pill, a 28-day pill, or a progestogen-only pill; follow the leaflet or your prescriber’s advice.
Missed tablets / vomiting / severe diarrhoea: what to do depends on how many tablets were missed and when. Follow the leaflet instructions carefully and use additional contraception if advised.
Ingredients
Active ingredients (per tablet)
- Levonorgestrel 150 micrograms
- Ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms
Other ingredients
Lactose, maize starch, povidone, magnesium stearate (E572), sucrose, macrogol 6000, calcium carbonate (E170), talc, glycol montanate, titanium dioxide (E171), glycerin (E422), ferric oxide pigment yellow (E172).
Contains lactose and sucrose: if you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars, speak to your prescriber/pharmacist before use.
Side Effects & Warnings
Prescription-only medicine.
No STI protection: only condoms help protect against STIs such as chlamydia or HIV.
Blood clots (VTE/ATE): combined hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of blood clots. Seek urgent medical help if you develop symptoms such as:
- sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing blood
- severe leg pain/swelling
- sudden weakness/numbness, slurred speech, vision changes
Do not use Microgynon 30 if you have (or have ever had) a blood clot, certain clotting disorders, a heart attack or stroke, angina/TIA, or other listed contraindications in the leaflet.
Other important precautions
- Tell a clinician before surgery or if you will be immobile, as you may need to stop the pill in advance to reduce clot risk.
- Do not use if you are pregnant; if you think you might be pregnant, take a pregnancy test and seek advice.
Possible side effects: Microgynon 30 can cause side effects and may increase the risk of problems such as blood clots and breast cancer; read the leaflet for full details and contact a clinician if you have concerns.
You can report suspected side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.