Drug details

Falmina (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)

type of Contraceptives, Oral, Estrogens/Progestins

Falmina (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is an oral contraceptive indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Falmina is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • vomiting,
  • bloating,
  • spotting,
  • changes in menstrual flow,
  • freckles or darkening of facial skin,
  • nipple discharge,
  • depression,
  • acne,
  • missed menstrual periods,
  • breast changes (tenderness,
  • pain,
  • enlargement,
  • problems with contact lenses,
  • dizziness,
  • abdominal pain,
  • cramps,
  • excess hair growth,
  • changes in sex drive,
  • mood changes,
  • nausea,
  • nervousness,
  • rash (allergic),
  • loss of scalp hair,
  • vaginal infection including yeast infection,
  • or weight changes.
The following drugs are related to Falmina, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Targretin (bexarotene)
  • Tracleer (bosentan)
  • Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)
  • NuvaRing (etonogestrel, ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring)
  • Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)