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Mircette 0.15 mg - 28 Tabs $98
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Drug Uses
Mircette Tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy as a method
of contraception. Mircette contains the hormones desogestrel and ethinyl
estradiol. Mircette is an extended hormone oral contraceptive with
estrogen provided on all but 2 days during the month
which may help reduce unwanted and
painful menstrual symptoms.
How Taken
Oral contraceptives must be used consistently to prevent pregnancy. Take
this medication with food or immediately after a meal to avoid stomach upset.
Try to take this medication at the same time each day. This may help you
to remember to take it regularly. Take one tablet daily for 28 days in the
order specified in your packet. The last seven tablets in a 28-tablet packet
are different colors. These tablets do not contain desogestrel; they contain
iron (ferrous fumarate) or estrogen and are used to permit continuous daily
dosing during the entire 28-day cycle. This eliminates the need to count
the number of days between cycles. A new 28-tablet packet should be started
the day after taking your 28th tablet. When first starting on this medication,
use an additional method of birth control until you have correctly taken
at least 7 days' worth of tablets. Follow the directions on your prescription
label carefully concerning when to take your first tablet (on the first or
fifth day of your menstrual period, or on the first Sunday on or after bleeding
begins). Take oral contraceptives exactly as directed by your doctor. Do
not take more or less of this medication unless your doctor has advised you
to do so. Do not stop taking this medication without talking to your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure,
angina, or heart disease; had a stroke; a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder;
breast, uterine, or another hormone-related cancer; liver disease or a history
of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) caused by use of birth control
in the past; undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding; migraines; asthma; or
seizures or epilepsy. You may not be able to take birth control pills, or
you may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the
conditions listed above. Birth control pills are in the FDA pregnancy category
X. This means that birth control pills are known to cause birth defects in
an unborn baby. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can have serious negative
effects on developing baby. Do not take birth control pills if you are pregnant
or think you might be pregnant. The hormones in birth control pills pass
into breast milk and may decrease milk production. Do not take birth control
pills without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
If you MISS one active [white] pill:
1. Take it as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at your regular time.
This means you take 2 pills in 1 day.
2. You do not need to use a back-up birth control method if you have sex.
If you MISS two active [white] pills in a row in WEEK 1 OR WEEK 2 of your
pack:
1. Take 2 pills on the day you remember and 2 pills the next day.
2. Then take 1 pill a day until you finish the pack.
3. You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss
pills.
You MUST use another birth control method (such as condoms, foam, or sponge)
as a back-up method for those 7 days.
If you MISS two active [white] pills in a row in WEEK 3:
1. If you are a Day 1 Starter: THROW OUT the rest of the pill pack and start
a new pack that same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter: Keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday. On
Sunday, THROW OUT the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that
same day.
2. You may not have your period this month but this is expected. However,
if you miss your period 2 months in a row, call your doctor or health care
provider because you might be pregnant.
3. You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss pills.
You MUST use another birth control method (such as condoms, foam, or sponge)
as a back-up method for those 7 days.
If you MISS three or more active [white] pills in a row (during the first
3 weeks):
1. If you are a Day 1 Starter: THROW OUT the rest of the pill pack and start
a new pack that same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter: Keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday. On
Sunday, THROW OUT the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that
same day.
2. You may not have your period this month but this is expected. However,
if you miss your period 2 months in a row, call your doctor or health care
provider because you might be pregnant.
3. You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss pills.
You MUST use another birth control method (such as condoms, foam, or sponge)
as a back-up method for those 7 days.
Possible Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking
the birth control pills and seek emergency medical attention or contact your
doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of
the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); a blood clot
in the lung (shortness of breath or pain in the chest); a blood clot in an
arm or leg (pain, redness, swelling, or numbness of an arm or leg); high
blood pressure (severe headache, flushing, blurred vision); or liver damage
(yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual
bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue). Other, less serious side effects may
be more likely to occur. Continue to take the birth control pills and talk
to your doctor if you experience headache or dizziness; nausea, vomiting,
or diarrhea; breakthrough bleeding; or breast tenderness. These side effects
may disappear or be less noticeable after 3 to 6 months of birth control
use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you find any side effect
very bothersome. The side effects listed below generally occur very rarely
and are not considered serious. If you experience any of the following, talk
to your doctor when it is convenient: depression; changes in weight or appetite;
vaginal yeast infection; changes in your menstrual cycle; oily skin or acne;
changes in your sex drive; lethargy or fatigue; bloating; changes in skin
color; or changes in blood sugar. Side effects other than those listed here
may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome.
Overdose
Serious ill effects have not been reported following acute ingestion of large
doses of oral contraceptives by young children. Over dosage may cause nausea,
and withdrawal bleeding may occur in females.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended
that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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