RE: Ovcon-35

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Ovcan-35 contains two types of hormones, estrogens and progestins and,

when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's

egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a

sperm and fertilization is prevented.

Ovcon 35is an oral, spearmint-flavored contraceptive tablet that can be

chewed and swallowed. This new version of Ovcon 35, indicated for the

prevention of pregnancy, provides one more alternative to the many

types of oral contraceptives currently on the market.

Esentially the same as other birth control pills on the market, this

one gives you the opportunity to chew and swallow. This is to the

advantage for those women who have problems swallowing a pill whole. If

chewed, it is advised that 8 ounces of water be drank immediately

afterward to ensure that the whole dose ends up in the body and not as

residue in the mouth and teeth.

It has the same type of side effects as other birth control pills

containing both estrogen and progestins.

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your

throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

a blood clot in the lung (shortness of breath or pain in the

chest);

a blood clot in an arm or leg (pain, redness, swelling, or

numbness of an arm or leg);

high blood pressure (severe headache, flushing, blurred vision);

or

liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal

pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue).

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.

Continue to take your birth control pills and talk to your doctor if

you experience

headache or dizziness;

nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

breakthrough bleeding; or

breast tenderness.

These side effects may disappear or be less noticeable after 3 to 6

months of birth control use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice

if you find any side effect very bothersome.

The side effects listed below generally occur very rarely and are

not considered serious. If you experience any of the following side

effects, talk to your doctor:

depression,

changes in weight or appetite,

vaginal yeast infection,

changes in your menstrual cycle,

oily skin or acne,

changes in your sex drive,

lethargy or fatigue,

bloating,

changes in your skin color, or

changes in your blood sugar.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to

your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is

especially bothersome.

It is advisable to use two birth control methods if you are taking

antibiotics while on birth control as these medications weaken the

birth control pills and pregnancy can occur.

Birth control pills do not protect you from sexually

transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the

only way to protect yourself from these diseases.

Birth control pills also pass through breast milk to a

breast-feeding child and may decrease the amount of breast milk

produced.