Microgynon Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Microgynon Tablet

Generic nameLevonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol
Drug classCombined oral contraceptive pill
FormsTablets (sugar-coated, beige)

Microgynon is a branded combined contraceptive pill taken by mouth. It contains two hormones, oestrogen (ethinylestradiol) and progestogen (levonorgestrel), and is taken daily to prevent pregnancy.