Gestinyl

Gestinyl is a combined oral contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy.

Form
tabletti, päällystetty
Strength
20 mikrog / 75 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Ethinylestradiol
Manufacturer
Stragen Nordic A/S

How to Use

Dosage

Take one tablet daily.

Method

Swallow the tablet with a little water, with or without food, at the same time each day.

Important

Take only one tablet per day.

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • Headache
  • Nervousness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weight gain
  • Depressed mood or mood changes
  • Breast tenderness
RARE
  • Harmful blood clots in a vein or artery
  • Serious allergic reaction
  • Liver cancer

Important Warnings

  • Gestinyl slightly increases the risk of blood clots, especially during the first year of use or when restarting after a break.
  • Seek medical attention if you suspect symptoms of a blood clot.
  • This medicine can increase the risk of blood clots and breast cancer.