Introduction

Uses of Novelon

Contraception

Side effects of Novelon

Nausea
Stomach pain
Headache
Weight gain
Breast pain
Irregular uterine bleeding

How to use Novelon

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Novelon may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Novelon works

Novelon is a combined oral contraceptive pill. It works by preventing the release of egg (ovulation) and affecting sperm movement in the womb to prevent its union with the egg. It also changes the lining of the womb and renders it unsuitable for pregnancy.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Novelon to help you prevent pregnancy.
It also results in lighter, less painful and more regular menstrual bleeding.
It may help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
Take your pill at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
Do not use Novelon if you are obese, over 35, smoke, on prolonged bed rest, or have a history of blood clots.
Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Stop taking Novelon and inform your doctor immediately if you notice your skin and whites of the eye turning yellow (jaundice), severe stomach pain, severe depression or if you think you could be pregnant.

Safety Advice

CAUTION – Alcohol: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Novelon. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE – Pregnancy: Novelon is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Novelon is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.\nNonhormonal and progestin-only contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
SAFE – Driving: Novelon does not usually affect your ability to drive.
UNSAFE – Kidney: Novelon is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE – Liver: Novelon is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.