ETHINYLESTR. 0.03mg / LEVONORGESTREL 0.15mg, blister 28 tab.
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                    DORAETHL31T
                
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                            Account code:
                            60000
                        
                        
                            HS Code:
                            300660
                        
                        
                            Last Updated on:
                            03/11/2025, 23:09:20
                        
                    
                Former
                    Code(s):
                     -X DORAETHL3T1 1
                
            
            
                            
                            
                Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
            
            
                                    G03AA07
                            
                Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
            
                            
                            
                Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
            
                    ETHINYLESTRADIOL / LEVONORGESTREL
Full Name
Synonym: Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs)
Therapeutic Action
Combinaison of two monophasic contraceptives: oestrogen (ethinylestradiol) and progestogen (levonorgestrel)
Indications
Instructions for use
- 0.03 mg ethinylestradiol = 30 µg ethinylestradiol
 - 0.15 mg levonorgestrel = 150 µg levonorgestrel
 
The 28-tablets blister allows a better compliance:
- 21 active tablets of 0.03 mg ethinylestradiol + 0.15 mg levonorgestrel
 - 7 inactive tablets (inactive hormone tablets containing ferrous salts are also accepted)
 
1 tablet to be taken every day at the same time.
Follow the recommendations of the national programme or the local customs.
The quantity to be ordered is calculated per blister (= one treatment), not per tablet.
Precautions for Use
COCs can be used during breastfeeding, but it is recommended to wait until at least 6 weeks after delivery before starting them (risk of blood clots).
Storage
Below 25ºC - Protect from sunlight