Gedarel Tablets

If you are starting Gedarel for the first time, it is generally recommended to take your first tablet on day one of your menstrual period. This provides immediate contraceptive protection. You can usually start Gedarel on days two to five of your period, but you should use additional contraception, such as condoms, for the first seven days.

If you are switching from another contraceptive method, or starting at another point in your cycle, the instructions may differ. Consult your prescriber or the patient information leaflet for personalised advice.

It depends on when you start taking it. If you take your first tablet on day one of your period, contraceptive protection starts immediately. If you begin on days two to five, additional contraception is generally recommended for the first seven days. When starting at another time, you may need to use condoms for seven days and should check that pregnancy can reasonably be excluded before starting.

Take Gedarel consistently every day as directed to maintain its effectiveness. Remember, it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

There is no strong evidence that the combined contraceptive pill causes significant weight gain on average. However, people can respond differently to hormonal contraception.

You might notice bloating or a feeling of water retention, temporary changes in appetite, or weight fluctuations unrelated to the pill itself.

If you notice a persistent or significant change in your weight after starting Gedarel, speak to your GP or pharmacist.

Gedarel contains two synthetic hormones that work together to prevent pregnancy – Ethinylestradiol (an oestrogen that helps prevent ovulation and contributes to more predictable bleeding patterns) and Desogestrel (a progestogen that helps prevent ovulation and thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to reach an egg). The two hormones work together to prevent pregnancy.

There is no evidence to suggest that any particular food group or alcohol has a direct effect on the efficacy of a patient’s Gedarel pill. However, you should consult your doctor or prescriber if you are concerned about your alcohol or food consumption affecting your medication.

The usefulness and efficiency of an orally taken Gedarel pill can be affected by the use of enzyme-inducing drugs. You should consult with your doctor or prescriber if you are concerned that your enzyme-inducing medication may affect the efficacy of your Gedarel pill.

If you miss a pill, we advise that you consult with either your prescriber or doctor to ensure that you are continuing your Gedarel pill treatment in a way that will prevent pregnancy or is suitable for you.

You can only buy a Gedarel pill online for advanced use. It is always good to be prepared but keep in mind that a Gedarel pill does not prevent the spread of STIs, so make sure to take a test after unprotected intercourse to ensure that you are safe and healthy. 

If the test does come back positive we do sell treatments for a wide variety of STIs which are dealt with discreetly. 

You can use the NHS website to locate a sexual health clinic near you if you require testing.

You can use other forms of contraception, which are not a Gedarel pill. These include: 

• Condoms 
• ellaOne (morning after pill) 
• Other combined pills 
• Contraceptive implants 
• Female condoms 
• Cerelle Tablets 
• IUD 
• IUS 
• Vaginal ring 
• Caps or diaphragms 
• Contraceptive patch 
• Contraceptive injection 

We advise that you consult either your prescriber or GP before you buy a Gedarel pill or any other contraceptive to ensure you receive the correct treatment for you.

You should stop taking your Gedarel pill and see a doctor immediately if you get symptoms of a blood clot. You should also stop taking it when your body requires a break from the medication but you should consult with either your doctor or prescriber to decide when this will be.

You should try to take your Gedarel pill at the same time every day to ensure that it is as effective as it can be in preventing pregnancy. If you miss a day or are concerned that you have not correctly taken your Gedarel pill then we advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber.

It is advised that you take your Gedarel pill at the same time every day so that it is effective in preventing pregnancy.

You should try to take your Gedarel pill at the same time every day to ensure that it is as effective as it can be in preventing pregnancy. If you miss a day or are concerned that you have not correctly taken your Gedarel pill then we advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber.

e-Surgery offers a range of Gedarel pill alternatives, which are: 

• Levest 
• Ovranette 
• Yasmin 
• Millinette
• Microgynon 
• Rigevidon Contraceptive 

However, some of the medications stated above contain different active ingredients and may contain different dosages. This means that they are not necessarily interchangeable. We advise that you consult with either your doctor or prescriber before you consider starting or changing your contraceptive pill treatments.

There is no evidence to suggest that consuming painkillers such as paracetamol is unsafe when you are also taking a Gedarel pill. However, we advise that you consult with either your doctor or prescriber before you take other medication, including painkillers alongside your current Gedarel pill treatment.

We do not recommend that our patients crush their Gedarel pill unless otherwise advised to do so by either their doctor or prescriber.