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What is the difference between active and placebo tablets?

Name: What is the difference between active and placebo tablets?
Published: 2026-08-20T12:35:18.676Z

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Active tablets contain the contraceptive hormones. Placebos contain no contraceptive hormones and help maintain the pack sequence. Not every product includes placebos.

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Ovranette 150/30 micrograms Coated Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Microgynon 30 ED — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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