Microgynon 30/Microgynon 30 ED Contraindications

Do not take this medicine if pregnant or might be pregnant.
Do not give this medicine to a child.
Microgynon 30/Microgynon 30 ED is not intended for use in females whose periods have not yet started.
Do not take this medicine if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
If not sure whether to start taking this medicine, talk to the doctor.
If any of the following conditions appear for the first time while using the Pill, stop taking it at once and tell the doctor. In the meantime, use non-hormonal (barrier) methods of contraception (such as condoms or a diaphragm).
Do not take Microgynon 30/Microgynon 30 ED if there is an allergy to: ethinylestradiol and/or levonorgestrel (the active ingredients in Microgynon 30/Microgynon 30 ED); any of the ingredients listed in Description.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: shortness of breath; wheezing or difficulty in breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin.
Do not take Microgynon 30/Microgynon 30 ED if there is or there has been a blood clot in: the blood vessels of the legs (deep vein thrombosis - DVT); the lungs (pulmonary embolism - PE); the heart (heart attack); the brain (stroke); other parts of the body.
Do not take Microgynon 30/Microgynon 30 ED if there is or concerned about an increased risk of blood clots: Blood clots are rare. Very occasionally blood clots may cause serious permanent disabilities, or may even be fatal.
The patient is more at risk of having a blood clot when taking the Pill. However, the risk of having a blood clot when taking the Pill is less than the risk of having a blood clot during pregnancy.
Do not take Microgynon 30/Microgynon 30 ED if concerned about an increased risk of blood clots because of age or smoking: The risk of having a heart attack or stroke increases as the patient gets older. It also increases if the patient smokes. The patient should stop smoking when taking the Pill, especially if older than 35 years of age.
Do not take Microgynon 30/Microgynon 30 ED if taking any antiviral medicines which contain ombitasvir, paritaprevir and/or dasabuvir: These antiviral medicines are used to treat chronic (long-term) hepatitis C (an infectious disease that affects the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV)).
Do not take Microgynon 30/Microgynon 30 ED if there is, or there has been: Any blood clotting disorders such as Protein C deficiency, Protein S deficiency, Leiden Factor V mutation, Antithrombin III deficiency or other inherited blood clotting conditions.
A confirmed blood test showing: increased levels of homocysteine; antiphospholipid antibodies (APLAs) e.g. anticardiolipin-antibodies and lupus anticoagulant. These may increase the risk for blood clots or pregnancy losses (miscarriage).
Major surgery after which the patient has not been able to move around for a period of time.
Angina (chest pain).
A mini-stroke (also known as TIA or transient ischaemic attack).
Migraine, where the patient has also had problems with seeing, speaking or had weakness or numbness in any part of the body.
High risk of blood clots due to conditions such as diabetes with blood vessel damage, severe high blood pressure or severe high or low level of fats in the blood.
Pancreatitis (an inflammation of the pancreas) associated with high levels of fatty substances in the blood.
Severe liver disease and liver function has not returned to normal.
Cancer that may grow under the influence of sex hormones (e.g. of the breast or the genital organs).
A benign or malignant liver tumour.
Unexplained vaginal bleeding.