What is Levomin?
Levomin is a combined birth control pill containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol. It provides reliable contraceptive protection. However, like every combined pill, Levomin increases the risk of blood clots in the veins (venous thromboembolism) compared with non-use: within one year, about 6 in 10,000 women using a combined pill containing levonorgestrel develop a venous thromboembolism; among women who do not use combined hormonal contraception and are not pregnant, it is about 2 in 10,000. The risk is highest in the first year of use.
The monophasic formulation (all tablets contain the same dose) makes taking it particularly easy.
Active Ingredients & Mechanism of Action
Active ingredient: Levonorgestrel 0,15 mg, Ethinylestradiol 0,03 mg
Levomin prevents pregnancy by:
- Suppressing ovulation
- Thickening the cervical mucus
- Changing the lining of the uterus
Who is it suitable for?
Suitable for women who:
- Are looking for a proven method of contraception
- Prefer a simple dosing schedule
Available Dosages
- 0.03 mg ethinylestradiol
- 0.15 mg levonorgestrel
- 21 tablets
Dosage form and pack sizes
The medicines catalogue lists 3 pack variants: one strength in 3 pack sizes. Pack sizes range from 21 to 126 units.
- Dosage form
- Filmtablette
- Strengths
- 20 µg/100 µg
- Pack sizes
- 21 units, 63 units, 126 units
| Strength | Pack | PZN | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 µg/100 µg | 21 units | 10020802 | 28 days |
| 20 µg/100 µg | 63 units | 10020819 | 84 days |
| 20 µg/100 µg | 126 units | 10020825 | 168 days |
Packs listed in the German medicines catalogue. Which of them are currently available and what they cost is shown in the price overview.
The Pharmazentralnummer (PZN) is the nationwide unique identifier of a pack in Germany.
Duration is the catalogue value for the usual dosage. How long a pack actually lasts depends on the dose your doctor prescribes.
How to Take
One tablet daily for 21 days, then a 7-day break.
Contraindications
Levomin must not be used in cases of:
- current or previous venous thromboembolism (e.g. deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), a known hereditary or acquired predisposition to it, or major surgery with prolonged immobilization
- current or previous arterial thromboembolism (e.g. heart attack), early stages such as angina pectoris, or a known hereditary or acquired predisposition to it
- stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), including in the past
- high risk of thrombosis due to several risk factors or one serious risk factor such as diabetes with blood vessel damage, severe high blood pressure or a severe lipid metabolism disorder
- a history of migraine with focal neurological symptoms
- current or previous severe liver disease, as long as liver values have not returned to normal
- current or previous liver tumors (benign or malignant)
- known or suspected sex hormone-dependent malignant tumors (e.g. of the genital organs or the breast)
- vaginal bleeding that has not been medically investigated
- absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) of unknown cause
- hypersensitivity to the active substances or any of the other ingredients
- concomitant use of hepatitis C medicines containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir, glecaprevir/pibrentasvir or sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir
Levomin is not indicated during pregnancy. Women over 35 who continue to smoke are strongly advised to use a different method of contraception.
Possible Side Effects
Common: headache, nausea, breast tenderness Rare: thromboses
Frequently Asked Questions
Other pills with levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol contain the same active ingredients, but some at a different dosage. There may be differences in the excipients, which can affect tolerability.
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Is Levomin right for you?
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Important Notice
This information does not replace medical advice. If you have questions about your health or the suitability of this medication, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Important Safety Information
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