Leaflet ORGAMETRIL 5mg tablets
Indicated for: contraception
Route of administration: oral
Substance: lynestrenol (hormonal contraceptive)
ATC: G03DC03 (Genito urinary system and sex hormones | Progestogens | Estren derivatives)
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Lynestrenol is a progestin primarily used in hormonal contraception and the treatment of certain menstrual disorders. It works by inhibiting ovulation and altering the uterine lining, thereby preventing the implantation of a fertilized egg.
The medication is available in tablet form and is taken daily, usually as part of a contraceptive regimen. Lynestrenol is also used to treat conditions such as premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, or abnormal uterine bleeding.
Side effects may include nausea, headaches, mood changes, or weight gain. In rare cases, more serious adverse effects such as deep vein thrombosis may occur.
Women using lynestrenol should be monitored by a doctor, especially if they have a history of cardiovascular conditions or hormonal disorders. This medication is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
General data about ORGAMETRIL 5mg
- Substance: lynestrenol
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-09-2025
- Product code: W63440001
- Concentration: 5mg
- Pharmaceutical form: tablets
- Quantity: 30
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-6L - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Concentrations available for lynestrenol
- 0.5mg
- 5mg