Q: Is micropil a safe drug? What are the side effects of micropil in females? Does norethisterone ethinyl oestradiol (micropil) registered in BFAD (Bureau of Food and Drugs)?

A:Micropil is the trade name of a low-dose oral contraceptive (OC). It is as safe and as unsafe as any other OCs in the market. It is always better to use barrier methods (such as condoms) by male sexual partner, which is far better and devoid of any side effects. Micropil is approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) of the Philippines as well as regulators of other countries.