Eloine Contraceptive Pill

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Eloine is a combined contraceptive pill for women, used to prevent pregnancy with up to 99% effectiveness. This pill contains two active substances: drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. These ingredients are synthetic versions of the female sex hormones progestogen and oestrogen.
 
How Eloine prevents pregnancy
Eloine contains two female hormones to help protect against pregnancy: drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. These active substances work as a contraceptive by preventing your ovaries from releasing an egg every month. It also thickens the mucus in the cervix (the neck of the womb) so it’s harder for sperm to reach an egg, and thins the lining of the womb so there’s less chance of a fertilised egg being able to implant itself into the womb and start growing. This means there are three preventative measures in place, making it extremely unlikely for you to fall pregnant.
For more information on your contraceptive options, check out our guide on which type of contraception is right for you.
 
Directions
Each strip of this medicine contains 24 active light pink tablets and 4 white placebo tablets. You should take one pill per day, every day, with a small glass of water if you need it. Take an active light pink tablet for the first 24 days, then an inactive white tablet for the last 4 days which will trigger a withdrawal bleed similar to a period. After that, start the next strip straight away, even if you’re still bleeding. Stick to the correct order by starting with the first tablet on the upper left and following the directional arrows.
Starting Eloine
The best way to start Eloine for the first time is by taking your first pill on the first day of your next period. By doing this, you will be protected from pregnancy straight away. If you begin taking Eloine on a different day of your cycle, you should use a barrier contraceptive (like a condom) for the first 7 days of pill use.
If you’re currently taking a different method of hormonal contraception and are changing to Eloine, refer to the patient information leaflet for information on how to swap to your new contraception most effectively.
 
Side Effects
Like all medicines, there is a possibility that you may experience side effects when taking Eloine. These should usually be mild, and not everyone will experience them. If you experience any signs of severe side effects, such as an allergic reaction or a blood clot, seek medical attention immediately. Common side effects that may affect up to 1 in 10 people include: 

Mood swings
Headache
Nausea
Breast pain
Irregular periods
Absence of periods

For information about uncommon and 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
Eloine 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 (deep vein thrombosis, DVT), your lungs (pulmonary embolism, PE) or other organs
You know you have a disorder affecting your blood clotting 
You need an operation or if you are off your feet for a long time 
You have ever had a heart attack or a stroke 
You have (or have ever had) angina pectoris (a condition that causes severe chest pain and could 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 very high blood pressure
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 ever had) liver disease and your liver function is still not normal
Your kidneys are not working well (renal failure) 
You have (or have ever had) a tumour in the liver 
You have (or have ever had) or if you are suspected of having breast cancer or cancer of the genital organs
You have any unexplained bleeding from the vagina 
You have hepatitis C and are taking medicinal products containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir. 
You are allergic to ethinylestradiol or drospirenone, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine 

Speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for expert advice before taking Eloine if: 

You have a close relative who has ever had breast cancer
You have a disease of the liver or gallbladder
You have diabetes
You have depression
You have epilepsy
You have any disease that first appeared during pregnancy or earlier use of sex hormones
You have ever had chloasma (a discolouration of the skin, especially on the face or neck, known as ‘pregnancy patches’)
You have hereditary angioedema
You have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis 
You have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE – a disease affecting your natural defence system)
You have haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS – a disorder of blood clotting causing failure of the kidneys)
You have sickle cell anaemia (an inherited disease of the red blood cells) 
You have elevated levels of fat in the blood (hypertriglyceridaemia) or a positive family history for this condition
You need an operation, or you’re off your feet for a long time
You have just given birth
You have inflammation in the veins under the skin (superficial thrombophlebitis)
You have varicose veins

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
You should not take Eloine if you’re pregnant, or if you think you may be pregnant. You should speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking Eloine if you’re breastfeeding, to make sure it’s right for you and your baby.
 
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 Eloine in the original packaging out of sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging, referring to the last day of the stated month.