Medication info
Lily A Tablet

Lily A Tablet

OTC medicationTablet경구 · 점이
Ingredient · strength
Desogestrel›0.15mg / 1 tabletEthinyl Estradiol›0.02mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)한국파비스제약
Appearance
White, round, biconvex tablet
Packaging
21 tablets / PTP
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201901551 · Notified 2019.03.13

Summary

Main use
Pregnancy prevention effect
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
The tablet should be taken daily around the same time, with water, in the order indicated on the package. Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, then have a 7-day break before starting a new pack. The start of taking the tablets may differ depending on the first day of menstruation or the current contraceptive use, and during the first 7 days, additional contraceptive methods may be needed. If a dose is missed, take 1 tablet immediately if within 12 hours and continue the next tablet at the normal scheduled time.

Ingredients

Importer
(주)한국파비스제약

Efficacy & effects

Pregnancy prevention effect

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This medication is used to prevent pregnancy.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

The tablet should be taken daily around the same time, with water, in the order indicated on the package. Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, then have a 7-day break before starting a new pack. The start of taking the tablets may differ depending on the first day of menstruation or the current contraceptive use, and during the first 7 days, additional contraceptive methods may be needed. If a dose is missed, take 1 tablet immediately if within 12 hours and continue the next tablet at the normal scheduled time.

Precautions

This medication should be avoided by women who smoke, especially those over the age of 35, as it significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular complications. Patients with a history of vascular diseases such as thrombosis, myocardial infarction, or stroke, or those with a predisposition to thrombosis should not use this medication. This medication should also not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver function, liver tumors, or unexplained vaginal bleeding. Women who are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant should not use this medication, and if this medication has been taken during pregnancy, it should be stopped immediately. Caution is advised when administering this medication to smokers, patients with hypertension, obese individuals, those with migraines, patients with liver disease, or those with a family history of certain diseases, as these may pose cardiovascular risks. This medication can cause serious cardiovascular side effects such as thrombosis, stroke, myocardial infarction, and various side effects including menstrual irregularities, breast pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, headaches, depression, and skin rashes. Prior to use, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional to adequately assess personal health status and risk factors, and to consult a healthcare provider immediately if unusual symptoms occur while using the medication. Additionally, this medication may interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform your doctor of any medications you are currently taking and it should not be used in combination with certain antiviral agents. This medication should not be used during pregnancy, and nursing mothers should avoid its use as the ingredients can transfer through breast milk and cause side effects in the baby. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea and vomiting may occur, but no serious adverse effects have been reported, and appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms. Regular health check-ups, blood pressure measurements, and pregnancy tests are necessary before and during use, and it should be recognized that this medication is not effective in preventing HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin abnormal reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, issues with breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), overall extreme fatigue, liver issues (jaundice), sudden and severe symptoms.

Mild side effects

  • Intermenstrual bleeding
  • changes in menstrual flow
  • amenorrhea
  • changes in vaginal discharge
  • increase in uterine fibroid size
  • cervical erosion
  • vaginal candidiasis
  • vaginitis
  • premenstrual syndrome
  • dysmenorrhea
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  • breast tenderness and enlargement
  • galactorrhea
  • breast pain
  • benign breast disease
  • breast tenderness
  • breast discharge
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal bloating
  • abdominal cramps
  • gastrointestinal disturbances
  • biliary secretion
  • non-jaundice hepatitis
  • cholestatic jaundice
  • porphyria
  • chronic inflammatory diseases
  • abdominal pain
  • cholelithiasis
  • diarrhea
  • headache.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medication interacts with direct-acting antiviral agents for hepatitis C, phenytoin, hydantoins, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin, rifabutin, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, griseofulvin, lupinavir, aprepitant, and some HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (efavirenz).

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with products containing St. John's Wort or grapefruit juice.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is recommended to store it at room temperature, away from extreme heat or cold.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, round, biconvex tablet

Package unit

21 tablets / PTP

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Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.

Questions about this medicine

  • QIs it correct that I should not take this with grapefruit juice?

    Yes, the approved information specifies that you should not take it with grapefruit juice, products containing St. John's Wort, phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampicin, etc. If you are taking other medications, please consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

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