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Drug Uses
Mircette is an oral contraception method. Mircette tablets are used to prevent pregnancy.How it is Taken
Take Mircette as directed by your doctor. Follow all instructions and guidelines for best results. During the first week of starting Mircette you will need to use an additional method of birth control as your body adjusts to the medication.
Take the tablets every day at the same time. If you miss a day simply take a tablet with your next day dose or take the missed tablet as soon as you remember. Mircette is available in either 21 or 28 tablet packs. Take a tablet each day. If you have the 21 pack take the tablets take the medication for 21 days and then skip the next week. Packs with the 28 tablets are meant to be taken every single day. The last 7 days lack the active ingredient of Mircette and are a different color.
Speak with your doctor if you plan to stop using Mircette.
Warnings
Before beginning Mircette talk to your doctor if you have the following diseases or conditions:
- High blood pressure
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Blood-clotting disorder
- Hormone related cancers
- Stroke
- Migraines
- Asthma
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
If you have a history of jaundice due to taking birth control discuss other options of contraception with your doctor. It is possible that you will need special monitoring while on Mircette if you have a history of any of the above listed conditions.
Women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant should not take Mircette as the drug is a contraception method. It is possible to pass the medication through breast milk so talk to your physician before starting Mircette if you are breast feeding. Mircette has been shown to cause birth defects to unborn babies so talk to your doctor if you suspect that you become pregnant while on the medication.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember and take the next pill at your regular time. However, if you do miss two active doses you will take two pills on one day and two pills on the next to get you back on the proper schedule. Should this occur you will need to use an additional form of birth control as there is a risk of pregnancy for the next 7 days.
During the Week 3 period should you miss 2 active pills you will want to start a new pack on that same day if you are a day 1 starter. If you are a Sunday Starter and miss 2 active pills you will keep taking the medication for that week and start a new pack on the following Sunday.
While missing one period due to a missed dose is common you should speak with your physician if you go more than 2 months without a menstrual cycle. Remember to use back up birth control methods such as condoms if you miss any doses.
Side Effects
Serious side effects with Mircette are possible. Stop taking the medication and contact emergency medical facilities if you experience:
- Allergic reactions
- Difficulty breathing
- Hives
- Swelling of the lips or tongue
- Shortness of breath
- Severe headache
- Numbness of the arm or leg
- Jaundice
Other less severe side effects include:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Breast Tenderness
- Diarrhea
- Breakthrough bleeding
These lesser side effects may disappear in 3 to 6 months if they continue you will want to talk to your doctor about starting a different form of birth control. While rare, women should be aware of all possible side effects. It is normal to experience changes in menstrual cycle as well as changes in weights and even oily skin.
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children in a cool dry place.
Overdose
It is important to keep Mircette out of the reach of children as serious effects have been reported with children who have ingested a large amount of the medication. An over dosage for adults may be less serious and include nausea and additional bleeding.
Additional Information
Do not smoke while on Mircette as it will increase the risk of heart attacks, blood clots, and even stroke. While Mircette is used to prevent pregnancy it will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.