Mircette
Mircette is indicated for ovulation control and utilized to manage unintended pregnancy risk.
Strengths: 0.15/0.02mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Mercilon; Gedarel; Desogen
- Therapeutic class
Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
Oestrogen and Progestogen
- Precautions and warnings
increased risk of thrombosis; hypertension management; smoking status assessment
- Minor side effects
spotting; nausea; headache; breast discomfort
- Moderate side effects
weight fluctuation; mood disturbance; libido decrease; skin changes
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Organon
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
St. John's Wort; Phenobarbital; Phenytoin
- Age restrictions
Adult women of reproductive age.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
venous thromboembolism; history of deep vein thrombosis; cerebrovascular disease; severe headache; breast cancer
Serious side effects
thrombosis — requires immediate medical attention; stroke — requires immediate medical attention; cardiovascular events — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Mircette is indicated for ovulation control and utilized to manage unintended pregnancy risk.
Mechanism of action
Combines a progestogen and an oestrogen to provide contraceptive protection through ovulation inhibition and by changing cervical mucus and the endometrium to discourage sperm passage and implantation.
Mircette
Mircette is indicated for ovulation control and utilized to manage unintended pregnancy risk.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Desogestrel, Ethinylestradiol
- Listed indication(s): Contraception