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Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
Hertford Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9BU
Telephone: +44 (0)1992 467 272
Fax: +44 (0)1992 479 292
Medical Information e-mail: medicalinformationuk@merck.com

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Patient Information Leaflet last updated on the eMC: 07/02/2012
PIL Marvelon

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Updated on 07/02/2012 and displayed until Current
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 16/12/2010 and displayed until 07/02/2012
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Improved Electronic Presentation
Updated on 27/01/2010 and displayed until 16/12/2010
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change due to user-testing of patient information
Updated on 14/05/2008 and displayed until 27/01/2010
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Transfer to upgraded management system
Updated on 02/11/2007 and displayed until 14/05/2008
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Improved Electronic Presentation
Updated on 18/09/2006 and displayed until 02/11/2007
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to drug interactions
Updated on 22/03/2001 and displayed until 18/09/2006
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • No reasons supplied
Updated on 03/02/2000 and displayed until 22/03/2001
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • No reasons supplied

Active Ingredients/Generics

 
  ethinylestradiol
  desogestrel