Femfolin 50mg Capsule is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy. It helps to prevent the release and fertilization of the egg by sperm. It is safe for most of women, including breastfeeding mothers.

It is a progestins.

Uses of Femfolin Capsule

Contraception

Benefits of Femfolin Capsule

In Contraception

Femfolin 50mg Capsule is a contraceptive medicine that stops you from getting pregnant in multiple ways. Firstly, it prevents an egg from being released from your ovaries. Secondly, it makes the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb. Additionally, it prevents thickening of the lining of your womb, thereby making it unfavourable for an egg to grow in it. Femfolin 50mg Capsule is a reliable and safe method for contraception, if used correctly. It does not interrupt with sex and you can lead a normal routine life without any worries. Take it as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Femfolin Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Femfolin

Headache
Nausea
Weight gain
Irregular menstrual cycle
Mood changes
Acne
Breast pain

How to use Femfolin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Femfolin 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Femfolin 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Femfolin 50mg Capsule 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Femfolin 50mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Femfolin 50mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Femfolin 50mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Femfolin 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Femfolin 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Femfolin 50mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Femfolin 50mg Capsule helps prevent pregnancy.
It is more than 99% effective, if taken correctly.
Take it continuously at the same time everyday with no break between pack of pills.
Unlike other combined oral contraceptives, it can also be taken by women who smoke, are over 35 yrs of age or are breastfeeding.
If you are more than 12 hours late in taking a pill you will not be protected against pregnancy. Use other contraceptive methods such as condoms for the next two days.
If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule, take another pill as soon as you feel well.
It may stop your periods or make them lighter, irregular or more frequent. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Progesterone Congeners

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Progestins (Third generation)

Patient concerns

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FAQs

What is Femfolin 50mg Capsule and what is it used for?

Femfolin 50mg Capsule is “progesterone only” oral contraceptive pill. Progesterone only pills contain the hormone progesterone, but don't contain estrogen. Femfolin 50mg Capsule contains Desogestrel, which is used to prevent pregnancy.

How and in what dose should I take Femfolin 50mg Capsule?

Take this medicine as per your doctor's advice. Take your tablet at about the same time everyday, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.

Should I give a break after finishing my pack of Femfolin 50mg Capsule pills?

When you finish a pack, start the next pack straight away without having a break. You may have lighter, normal or no periods while taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule. Continue taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule without waiting for your next period.

How effective is this pill?

Femfolin 50mg Capsule is more than 99% effective when taken correctly. This means fewer than 1 woman in 100 who uses the progestogen-only pill as contraception will get pregnant in 1 year. However, missing pills, vomiting, and diarrhoea can make it less effective.

What if I forget to take Femfolin 50mg Capsule?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue the usual dosing schedule. However, if the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you may not be totally protected against pregnancy. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms, at least for the next 7 days, to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing of doses may lead to unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting (blood stain). Consult your doctor, if this persists.

What if I vomit after taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule?

If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take another dose.

What are the common side effects of taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule?

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Femfolin 50mg Capsule. Other common side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), acne, depression (sad mood), and breast pain. Most of them are temporary, if these persist consult with your doctor.

What are the advantages of using Femfolin 50mg Capsule (progesterone-only pill) over combined oral contraceptive pills?

The progesterone only pill can also be used by those women who are lactating. With progesterone-only pills, you would stay away from the side effects of estrogen, which are usually associated with combined oral contraceptive pills.

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References

Mayo Clinic. Desogestrel. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol. Oss, The Netherlands: N.V. Organon; 2003. [Accessed 12 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:

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