Femicon is a low-dose combined oral contraceptive pill from Social Marketing Company (SMC). Each 28-day pack has 21 white hormone tablets and 7 brown iron tablets, so a tablet is taken every day without a break. It prevents pregnancy mainly by stopping ovulation, and the iron tablets help replace iron during the period week.
Composition
21 white tablets: Norgestrel 0.3 mg + Ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg
7 brown tablets: Ferrous Fumarate 75 mg (iron, no hormones)
Key Features
Combined oral contraceptive (estrogen + progestogen)
28-tablet pack: one tablet daily, no pill-free days
Iron tablets in the last week of each pack
Made in Bangladesh by SMC
How to Use
Take one tablet every day at the same time: the 21 white tablets first, then the 7 brown tablets
Start the next pack the day after finishing the last brown tablet
Follow the leaflet inside the pack or your doctor's advice for when to start and what to do if a tablet is missed
Not suitable for everyone. Do not use during pregnancy, with unexplained vaginal bleeding, a history of blood clots, breast cancer, liver disease, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Smoking raises the risk of blood clots, especially over age 35. Some antibiotics and epilepsy medicines can reduce effectiveness. Does not protect against HIV or other STIs. Consult a doctor or trained family-planning provider before starting.