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Medicines desogestrel + ethinylestradiolQuestion & answer

desogestrel + ethinylestradiol · Medicine question

Does Marvelon contain lactose?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, Marvelon contains lactose as an excipient with known effect.

Sources for this answer

MarvelonOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 18Document updated 19 October 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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