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Mircette at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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Mircette
oral contraceptives (birth-control pills) are used to prevent
pregnancy. Estrogen and progestin are two female sex hormones.
Combinations of estrogen and progestin work by preventing the release
of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation) and changing the cervical mucus
and the lining of the uterus. Oral contraceptives are a very effective
method of birth control, but they do not prevent the spread of AIDS and
other sexually transmitted diseases. |
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Mircette
.15mg 28 tablets |
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Mircette
.15mg 84 tablets |
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Mircette oral contraceptives Use Indication:
Mircette
oral contraceptives come in packets of 21 or 28 tablets to take by mouth
once a day. To avoid upset stomach, take Mircette oral contraceptives
with food or milk. Take the tablet routinely at the same time every day
(e.g., after dinner or at bedtime) to help you remember to take the
tablet regularly. Missing doses increases your risk of becoming
pregnant.
When first starting on this medicine, use an additional method of birth
control until you have correctly taken 7 days' worth of medicine.
If you have a 21-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 21 days and
then none for seven days. Then start a new packet.
If you have a 28-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 28 days. The
last seven tablets are a different color. These tablets are not
birth-control pills; they contain iron (ferrous fumarate) or an inactive
ingredient. You should take one tablet daily continuously for 28 days in
the order specified in your packet, starting a new packet the day after
taking your 28th tablet.
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 after or on which bleeding
begins). Take the oral contraceptive exactly as directed. Do not take
more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor.
If you have recently given birth, wait until 4 weeks after giving birth
to begin taking Mircette oral contraceptives.
Before taking Mircette oral contraceptives, ask your pharmacist or
doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient and
read it carefully.
Mircette oral
contraceptives Medication Side Effects:
Mircette oral
contraceptives may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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upset stomach
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vomiting
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stomach cramps or bloating
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diarrhea
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constipation
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gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue)
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weight gain or weight loss
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brown or black skin patches
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acne
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swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs (fluid
retention)
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hair growth in unusual places
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bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
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changes in menstrual flow
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painful or missed periods
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breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge
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difficulty wearing contact lenses
Some side effects can be
serious. The
following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call
your doctor immediately:
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severe headache
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shortness of breath
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severe vomiting
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partial or complete loss of vision
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double vision
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speech problems
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dizziness or faintness
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weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
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crushing chest pain or chest heaviness
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coughing up blood
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calf pain
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severe stomach pain
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yellowing of the skin or eyes
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severe depression
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unusual bleeding
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loss of appetite
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extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy
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fever
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dark-colored urine
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light-colored stool
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rash
Mircette oral contraceptives may
increase the risk of developing endometrial and breast cancer,
gallbladder disease, liver tumors, heart attack, stroke, and blood
clots. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication.
Mircette oral contraceptives may cause
other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems
while taking this medication.
Precautions on using Mircette oral contraceptives Medication
Before taking
Mircette oral contraceptives,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to estrogen,
progestin, or any other medications.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking. Be
sure to mention any of the following: acetaminophen (APAP, Tylenol);
antibiotics; anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin);
atorvastatin (Lipitor); clofibrate (Atromid-S); cyclosporine (Neoral,
Sandimmune); griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Grisactin); HIV protease
inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir);
medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital
(Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), and topiramate (Topamax);
morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, MSIR, others); oral steroids such as
dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol),
prednisone (Deltasone), and prednisolone (Prelone); phenylbutazone;
rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); temazepam (Restoril);
theophylline (Theobid, Theo-Dur); and thyroid medication such as
levothyroxine (Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid). Before taking Yasmin,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec),
and lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril); angiotensin II antagonists such as
irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), and valsartan (Diovan); aspirin
and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) such as
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); diuretics
('water pills') such as amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone),
and triamterene (Dyrenium); or heparin. Your doctor may need to change
the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St.
John's wort.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had breast lumps or cancer;
endometrial cancer; high blood pressure; high blood cholesterol and
fats; diabetes (high blood sugar); asthma; stroke; blood clots; toxemia
(high blood pressure during pregnancy); heart attack; epilepsy
(seizures); migraine headaches; depression; liver, heart, gallbladder,
or kidney disease; adrenal insufficiency (for Yasmin); jaundice
(yellowing of the skin or eyes); vaginal bleeding between menstrual
periods; and excessive weight gain and fluid retention (bloating) during
the menstrual cycle.
do not take Mircette oral contraceptives if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while
taking Mircette oral contraceptives, call your doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are taking Mircette oral contraceptives.
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you wear contact lenses. If you
notice changes in vision or ability to wear your lenses while taking
hormone replacement therapy, see an eye doctor.
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