Novex DS Tablet

Novex DS Tablet is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill. It helps to prevent pregnancy as it does not allow implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

In higher doses, Novex DS Tablet is also used to control abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who have not attained menopause (end of the monthly menstrual period). This medicine is only taken once a week, either with or without food. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor is the right person to decide the exact dose, hence follow your doctor's advice.

It is a non-hormonal medicine with very minimal side effects but in some cases, it may cause irregularity in your menstrual cycle. If this bothers you or appears serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing this. Before taking this medicine let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

• Contraception

Contraception
Novex DS Tablet is a contraceptive medicine that stops you from getting pregnant. It 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.

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

Severe side effects of Ormetect

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Headache
• Nausea
• Enlarged ovary
• Absence of menstrual periods
• Pain during periods
• Weight gain
• Allergic skin rash

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

Novex DS Tablet is a birth control pill. It acts by preventing the implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).

• Novex DS Tablet is used as an oral contraceptive pill. Being a non-hormonal medicine, it has minimal side effects as compared to other hormonal birth control medicines.
• It is also used in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
• Novex DS Tablet may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users, usually in the first three months.
• Novex DS Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.

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