Condition

Contraception & Family Planning

Oral contraceptive pills, emergency contraception, and hormonal birth control

6 drugs
1 OTC
5 Prescription

Combined hormonal contraceptive and anti-androgen

Prevents pregnancy and reduces acne severity

1

Ethinylestradiol; Cyproterone Acetate

Prescription

Severe acne that doesn't respond to other treatments, excessive facial or body hair in women (hirsutism), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms, and it also works as a contraceptive (prevents pregnancy) while treating these conditions

Cyprodiol TabletDianofem Tablets 2mg/0.035mg

Combined oral contraceptive

hormonal birth control

1

Ethinylestradiol; Levonorgestrel

Prescription

Prevention of pregnancy (family planning), regulation of irregular periods, heavy or painful menstruation

Microgynon 30 TabletZinnia P Tablets

Combined oral contraceptive with iron supplement

Prevents pregnancy and treats iron deficiency

1

Ethinylestradiol; Levonorgestrel; Ferrous fumarate

Prescription

Prevention of pregnancy, regulation of menstrual cycle, heavy or painful periods

Microgynon Fe TabletZinnia-F Tablet

Progestogen

hormonal contraceptive

1

Levonorgestrel

OTC

Emergency contraception (morning-after pill) after unprotected sex or failed contraception, regular daily contraception (in low-dose form), long-term contraception (as hormonal IUD/coil), heavy menstrual bleeding

Accepill Tablets 1.5mgBack-Up TabletFreekem 72 TabletsLNG-IUSMicrolut TabletsNatnaw TabletsPostpill TabletsRevoke-72 Tablets

Progestogen

hormonal contraceptive / hormone therapy

1

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Prescription

Family planning (contraception), irregular menstrual periods, heavy or painful periods, endometriosis (when womb tissue grows outside the womb), abnormal bleeding from the womb, certain types of cancer (breast, kidney, womb lining)

Depo-Provera 150mg/mL InjectionMedogen 150mg/mL Suspension for InjectionTriclofem InjectionVerasafe Injection

Abortifacient

pregnancy-terminating medicine

1

Mifepristone; Misoprostol

Prescription

Medical termination of early pregnancy (usually up to 9 weeks or 63 days from the last menstrual period)

Evabon TabletsMariprist Tablet

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have severe chest pain or pressure that spreads to your arms, back, neck, or jaw, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you experience sudden, severe headache with vomiting, confusion, or seizures, go to your nearest clinic or hospital right away.
  • If you have heavy bleeding or spotting that lasts more than 7 days, or if you pass clots larger than a coin, go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.
  • If you notice a change in your vision, such as double vision, blurred vision, or loss of vision, go to your nearest clinic or hospital as soon as possible.
  • If you have severe abdominal pain or cramping that doesn't improve with pain relief medication, go to your nearest clinic or hospital soon.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.