Expat equivalent finder
Find your pill's Philippine equivalent
Quick answer
Microgynon 30 is not sold here, but Lady and Charlize have the same ingredients and dose. Yaz, Yasmin, Marvelon, Cerazette and Diane-35 are sold under the same or twin names. Plan B and ellaOne are not available. All pills need a Philippine prescription.
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How it works
We match by active ingredient and dose using Philippine pharmacy listings, and home-country compositions from each brand's standard formulation.[src] [TODO: source for home-country formulations] Inactive ingredients and pack regimen (21/7, 24/4, 28 with iron) can differ, so check with a local doctor or pharmacist.
| Home brand | Composition | PH match | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microgynon 30, Levlen, Nordette, Levora | Levonorgestrel 150 mcg + EE 30 mcg | Lady, Charlize | exact |
| Microgynon 30, Nordette | Levonorgestrel 150 mcg + EE 30 mcg | Trust | close |
| Microgynon 20, Loette, Alesse, Lutera, Aviane | Levonorgestrel 100 mcg + EE 20 mcg | Minipil | exact |
| Yaz, Eloine, Daylette | Drospirenone 3 mg + EE 20 mcg | Yaz, Lizelle, Ermina | exact |
| Yasmin, Lucette, Ocella | Drospirenone 3 mg + EE 30 mcg | Yasmin, Liza, Erin | exact |
| Dianette, Diane-35, Brenda-35, Estelle-35 | Cyproterone acetate 2 mg + EE 35 mcg | Diane-35, Althea, Cybelle | exact |
| Marvelon, Desogen, Apri | Desogestrel 150 mcg + EE 30 mcg | Marvelon | exact |
| Cerazette, Cerelle, Hana, Lovima | Desogestrel 75 mcg (progestin only) | Cerazette | exact |
| Qlaira, Natazia | Estradiol valerate + dienogest | Qlaira | exact |
| Balziva, Ovcon-35 | Norethindrone 0.4 mg + EE 35 mcg | Micropil | exact |
| Slynd, Slinda | Drospirenone 4 mg (progestin only) | None | unconfirmed |
| Norgeston, Microlut | Levonorgestrel 30 mcg (progestin only) | None | unconfirmed |
| Micronor, Camila, Noriday | Norethisterone 350 mcg (progestin only) | None | none |
| Plan B, Levonelle | Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg (emergency) | None | none |
| ellaOne, ella | Ulipristal acetate 30 mg (emergency) | None | none |
| Nexplanon, Implanon NXT | Etonogestrel implant | None | exact |
| Mirena, Kyleena | Levonorgestrel IUD | None | close |
| Depo-Provera | DMPA 150 mg intramuscular | None | exact |
What to bring from home
- Your current pack or its leaflet, so a local doctor can match it.
- Your prescription and, for larger quantities, a doctor's letter. Personal medicines at customs fall under Joint Circular No. 1 s.2015.[src]
- Enough supply for your first weeks while you book a local teleconsult.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microgynon available in the Philippines?
Not under that name. Lady and Charlize have the same levonorgestrel 150 mcg + ethinylestradiol 30 mcg formula.
Can I buy Plan B in the Philippines?
No. Dedicated emergency contraceptive pills have not been registered since 2001. Talk to a doctor quickly if you need emergency options; a copper IUD within 5 days is the most effective.
Do I need a Philippine prescription?
Yes. Watsons and TGP accept uploaded prescriptions from licensed doctors; a local teleconsult is the quickest way to get one.
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Sources
- Microgynon 30, Hello Doctor
- FDA Advisory 2021-0186 (RH Law certification), FDA Philippines
- Joint Circular No. 1 s.2015 (personal medicines at customs), FDA / BOC [TODO: source] exact circular URL not in research.
- Emergency contraception (fact sheet), World Health Organization
- Trust pill listing: Prescription Required, Watsons PH