Mercilon Contraceptive Pill

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Mercilon is a low-dose version of the combined contraceptive pill, used by women to prevent pregnancy. A combined contraceptive pill means there are two types of female sex hormones – oestrogen and progestogen – working together to prevent pregnancy, making it one of the most reliable reversible methods of contraception. The two active ingredients in Mercilon are desogestrel and ethinylestradiol.
How Femodette prevents pregnancy
Mercilon contains 150mg of the progestogen desogestrel and 30mg of the oestrogen ethinylestradiol. These hormones stop you from getting pregnant by preventing the release of an egg from your ovaries; making the fluid in your cervix thicker and therefore more difficult for sperm to get through into the womb; and by preventing the lining of your womb from becoming thick enough for an egg to grow.
 
Directions
To prevent pregnancy using Mercilon, you must take one pill each day at the same time each day. Mercilon comes in strips of 21 tablets – once you’ve taken all 21 tablets, you should take a 7-day break where you won’t take any pills. You’ll still be protected from pregnancy during this time, but the break from hormones will trigger a withdrawal bleed similar to a period. You must start your next strip once the 7 days have passed, even if you’re still bleeding.
After you’ve taken all 21 pills in the strip, you should take a 7-day break from taking the pills. During this time, you’ll experience a withdrawal bleed similar to a period. You will need to start your next strip of 21 pills once the 7-day break has finished, even if you are still bleeding.
Starting Mercilon
The best time to start taking Mercilon for the first time is on the first day of your period. By starting your pill at this time, you will be protected from pregnancy straight away and you won’t need to use another method of contraception. If you start taking Mercilon on any other day, you should use barrier contraception for the first 7 days of pill use.
If you’re changing from a different type of hormonal contraception, such as another contraceptive pill or an implant, refer to the patient information leaflet about how to switch to Mercilon.
 
Side Effects
As with all medicines, Mercilon can cause side effects, but not everyone will get them. See a doctor straight away if you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction, blood clots, heart attack or stroke, breast cancer, cervical cancer or severe liver problems. Information on the symptoms of these conditions can be found in the patient information leaflet. These side effects are rare but severe.
Other side effects can include: 

Headaches
Weight gain
Breast problems (such as painful or tender breasts)
Depression or mood changes
Stomach problems (such as nausea or abdominal pain)
Migraines
Fluid retention
Low sex drive
Vomiting or diarrhoea
Skin problems (such as rash or hives)
Breast enlargement

For further information on rare side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme. 
 
Warnings
Mercilon is a contraceptive treatment for females only – do not take this medication if you are male. You should also not take this medication if: 

You have or have ever had a blood clot in a blood vessel of your legs, lungs or other organs
You know you have a disorder affecting your blood clotting – for instance, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, antithrombin-III deficiency, Factor V Leiden or antiphospholipid antibodies
You need an operation or you are off your feet for a long time 
You have ever had a heart attack or stroke
You have (or have ever had) angina pectoris (a condition that causes severe chest pain and may be the first sign of a heart attack) or transient ischaemic attack (TIA – temporary stroke symptoms)
You have severe diabetes with blood vessel damage
You have a very high level of fat in the blood (cholesterol or triglycerides)
You have a condition known as hyperhomocysteinaemia 
You have (or have ever had) a type of migraine called ‘migraine with aura’ 
You have or have recently had severe liver disease 
You have ever had a liver tumour
You have or have had pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) associated with high levels of fatty substances in your blood 
You are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant
You have cancer of the sex hormones – such as some cancers of the breast, womb lining or ovary
You have unexplained vaginal bleeding

If you are taking any other medicines or herbal remedies, including those obtained without a prescription, you should speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking Mercilon. 
Some conditions can be made worse by taking Mercilon. You should take extra caution and speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if any of the below conditions have ever applied to you: 

Problems with your heart, circulation or blood clotting, such as heart disease, high blood pressure for which you take medicines or diabetes
Kidney or liver problems
Severe depression
Migraines
Problems while pregnant or using the pill (e.g. itching of the whole body, jaundice, gallstones, systemic lupus erythematosus, a blister-like rash called herpes gestationis, a hearing problem called otosclerosis or other rare conditions called porphyria and hereditary angioedema) 
Brown patches on your face or body (chloasma) 
Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)
Sickle cell anaemia 
Elevated levels of fat in the blood (hypertriglyceridaemia) or a positive family history for this condition
You need an operation or you are off your feet for a long time
You have just given birth 
You have inflammation in the veins under the skin
You have varicose veins

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
You should not take Mercilon if you’re pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. You should speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking Mercilon if you’re breastfeeding, to make sure it’s right for you and your baby. You may be advised not to take this pill.
 
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
 
Storage
Keep out of sight and reach of children in a cool, dry area below 25°C. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging, referring to the last day of the stated month.