Minimum effective dose of oestrogen in OCP’s is
Combined oral pills
Combined oral pills contain a mixture of ethinyloestradiol (EE2) in a dose of 20 to 30 μg and an orally active progestogen which is a 19-norsteroid. Mala-D contains 0.5 mg of d-norgestrel and Mala-N contains 1 mg norethisterone; these are available free of cost in India. The tablets are taken starting on the second day of the cycle for 21 days. A new course of tablets should be commenced 7 days after the cessation of the previous course. They should be taken at a fixed time of the day, preferably after a meal.
20 mcg
30 mcg
40 mcg
50 mcg