Drug Uses

Mircette Tablets are medicament for pregnancy prevention.

How Taken

First pill in the package need to be taken on the first Sunday after period begins (unless directed otherwise). One pill need to be taken every day, no longer than 24 hours after last dose. Try to take pill at exact moment every day, before going to bed, with meal or first thing after waking up. Taking the pill at night may reduce nausea and headaches that you may eventually experience. With 21 day cycle you should use all pills during the 21 days and when you begin menstruating you should not use any pills for 7 days and begin new package the eighth day. 28 day cycle package contains additional 7 pills that need to be taken during the menstruation. They are different color, and doesn't contain ethinyl estradiol, instead they contain iron or an inactive ingredient. You should follow your doctor's instructions about using a second form of birth control when you first start taking birth control pills, when you are taking antibiotics, or if you miss a pill. If you are unsure what to do in any of these cases, talk to your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor about how to ensure protection from pregnancy.

Warnings/Precautions

High blood pressure, angina, heart disease, stroke, breast, utterine or another hormone related cancer need to be reported to doctor. These pills have FDA category X, which means that they will defect an unborn baby. Hormonal changes during pregnancy have very serious effects on a developing baby. If you are breast feeding you should notify your doctor, since these pills decrease it's production.

Missed Dose

If you miss 1 active (white) pill you should take it as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at your regular time. This means you take 2 pills in 1 day; you do not need to use a back-up birth control method if you have sex.

If you miss two or more active pills in a row in week 1 or 2 of your pack you should take 2 pills on the day you remember and 2 pills the next day, and then take 1 pill a day until you finish the pack. You may become pregnant if you have sex in the next seven days after you miss pills. To avoid pregnancy you have to use another birth control method, such as condoms, foam, or sponge as a back-up method for those 7 days.

If you miss two or more active (white) pills in a row during week 3 and you started taking pills on first day of your period then throw out the rest of the pill pack and start a new pack that same day. And if you started taking pills at Sunday after period started then keep taking pills 1 day each till Sunday, throw out rest of the pack on Sunday and start a new package. You may miss a period this month under such circumstances, but this is expected. However if you miss your period two months in a row after missing pills then you should consult your doctor, because you might became pregnant.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects that may be caused by using Mircette include vaginal bleeding, fluid retention, melasma and nausea, breast tenderness, change in appetite, headache, nervousness, depression, dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, vaginal infections, inflammation of the pancreas, and allergic reactions. If any of these side effects bother you, you should visit your doctor.

Storage

Mircette should be stored in temperatures below 30°C (86°F).

Overdose

Overdosage of Mircette may cause nausea or withdrawal bleeding in females. Other effects of overdosage hasn't been reported.

More Information

During taking these pills you should avoid smoking, since this medicament greatly increases chances of heart attack, stroke or forming of blood clots. Birth control pills don't protect you from AIDS, HIV or any sexually transmitted diseases. Only way to protect you from such diseases is using a condom.

Disclaimer

Information presented on this page is for informational purposes only. This information doesn't cover all interactions, precautions or adverse effects of treatment with this medicament. We disclaim all responsibility for any consequences, which may arise while taking this drug without proper consultation with doctor or pharmacist. We give no warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.