Microlut, 0.03 Mg, Contraceptive Pills - 35 Tablets

Product Name

• Microlut, 0.03 Mg, Contraceptive Pills - 35 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Levonorgestrel 0.03 Mg Tablets

Category Of Microlut 0.03 Mg Tablets

• Contraceptive Products

Mechanism Of Action Of Levonorgestrel 0.03 Mg Tablets

• Levonorgestrel prevent pregnancy by
• changing the cervical mucus consistency,
• making it more difficult for the sperm to reach the egg
• changing the lining of the uterus, making it less suitable for implantation
• impairing mid-cycle functions, which may contribute to contraceptive action

Therapeutic Indications Of Microlut 0.03 Mg Tablets

• Is an oral progestogen-only, contraceptive, commonly known as the ‘Minipill’.
• Microlut is used to prevent pregnancy.

Method Of Administration Of Microlut 0.03 Mg Tablets

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The recommended dose is:
• Take one tablet daily at the same time every day.
• You must take it every day regardless of how often you have sex. This will also help you remember when to take it.
• An interval of exactly 24 hours should be maintained between tablets. This interval must not be exceeded by more than 3 hours.
• Even if one tablet is taken late (i.e. more than 3 hours later than when it should have been taken)
• or if one tablet is missed altogether, protection against pregnancy may be impaired
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Microlut 0.03 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
• irregular or heavier menstrual periods.
• lower abdominal pain and nausea.
• Headache, dizziness, and fatigue.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Microlut 0.03 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Microlut 0.03 Mg Tablets

• When you must not take it
• Do not take Microlut if you have an allergy to:
• levonorgestrel the active ingredient in Microlut
• Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction
• may include:
• shortness of breath
• wheezing or difficulty in breathing
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
• rash, itching or hives on the skin.
• Do not take Microlut if you have or have had a
• blood clot in:
• the blood vessels of the legs (deep vein
• thrombosis - DVT)
• the lungs (pulmonary embolism - PE)
• the heart (heart attack)
• the brain (stroke)
• ther parts of the body.
• Do not take Microlut if you are concerned about an increased risk of blood clots.
• Blood clots are rare. Very occasionally blood clots may cause serious.

Storage Conditions Of Microlut 0.03 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Used patches still contain some active hormones. To protect the environment, the patches should be disposed of with care.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Levonorgestrel 0.03 Mg Tablets

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit :
• SFDA
• NPS