Millinette is a combined contraceptive pill, which is over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy when taken correctly. Millinette is available in a low-dose form (20/75) and a standard dose (30/75) which contain different doses of oestrogen.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Millinette pill?
A Millinette is a combined hormonal contraceptive that can be used to prevent pregnancy. This form of contraception will not protect you against STIs, only a condom has that capability. A Millinette pill contains ethinylestradiol and gestodene and these hormones prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg. This form of contraception will make it difficult for an egg to implant itself in the womb’s lining and will also make it difficult for the sperm to find the egg.
We advise that all of our patients seek the advice of either their doctor or prescriber before they begin this treatment. This is to ensure that you receive the correct treatment for you.
How does a Millinette pill work?
A Millinette pill prevents your ovaries from releasing an egg. This pill also inhibits sperm from being able to find the egg and will make it difficult for an egg to implant itself into an individual’s womb lining.
We advise that all of our patients seek the advice of either their doctor or prescriber before they begin their Millinette pill treatment. This is to ensure that you receive the correct treatment for you.
What are the active ingredients in a Millinette pill?
The active ingredients in a Millinette pill are ethinylestradiol and gestodene.
We advise that all of our patients seek the advice of either their doctor or prescriber before they begin this treatment, to ensure that you receive the correct treatment.
How do you take a Millinette pill?
When taking this pill you should take one pill every day for 21 days and preferably at the same time each day. You should not crush the pill but instead swallow it whole and with water. You should take a break from this pill every so often but should seek advice from either your doctor or prescriber to find out when this should be.
Side effects of a Millinette pill?
When taking a Millinette pill, many do not experience side effects, however, that does not mean that others do not experience them.
Common side effects include:
Feeling sick
Abdominal pain
Headache
Breast pain or tenderness
Slight bleeding or spotting between periods in the first few months
Lighter periods or sometimes stopping of periods
Mood changes
Other possible side effects include:
Fluid retention
Change in sex drive
Rise in blood pressure
Skin reactions.
Increased risk of getting a blood clot in an artery, which could cause a stroke or a heart attack.
Increased risk of getting a blood clot in a vein, such as a deep vein thrombosis (clot in the leg) or pulmonary embolism (clot in the lungs).
Are there any Interactions between a Millinette pill with alcohol and food?
There is no evidence to suggest that any particular food group or alcohol has a direct effect on the efficacy of a patient’s Millinette pill. However, you should consult your doctor or prescriber if you are concerned about your alcohol or food consumption affecting your medication.
Are there any interactions between a Millinette pill and other drugs?
The usefulness and efficiency of an orally taken Millinette 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 this treatment.
Are there any reasons why you would not be able to take a Millinette pill?
A Millinette pill is not suitable for all women. You shouldn’t take this medication if you:
are over 35 and you smoke, or you stopped smoking less than a year ago
What happens if you take a Millinette pill too late?
If you miss a pill, we advise that you consult with either your prescriber or doctor to ensure that you are continuing your treatment in a way that will prevent pregnancy or is suitable for you.
What's the difference between a Millinette pill and ellaOne?
This pill contains two active ingredients, which are ethinylestradiol and gestodene whereas ellaOne contains ulipristal as its active ingredient.
ellaOne stops progesterone from working normally, which then causes the delayed release of an egg. ellaOne is also referred to as the morning-after pill but is not effective if you have ovulated.
We recommend that all of our patients consult either their doctor or prescriber they buy and take a Millinette pill or any form of contraceptive. This is to ensure that they receive the correct treatment for them.
Why should you buy a Millinette pill?
This pill can prevent unwanted pregnancy. It is a combined pill that some patients may prefer over progesterone-only pills.
You can buy a Millinette pill online from e-Surgery, making it easy to get the right contraption for you.
Remember you can use our free Ask a Pharmacist service if you have any questions before you buy a Millinette pill online.
Can you buy a Millinette pill in advance?
You can only buy a Millinette pill online for advanced use. It is always good to be prepared but keep in mind that this 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.
If you buy a Millinette pill, how much will it cost?
If you choose to buy a 3-month supply of Millinette pills online with e-Surgery prices start at £14.95.
If you choose to buy a 6-month supply of Millinette pills online with e-Surgery prices start at £24.95.
Is it safe to buy a Millinette pill online?
Yes, you can legally buy a this pill online from a registered prescriber such as e-Surgery.
Whenever you buy a Millinette pill online, or any other medication, make sure you check for the green GPhC logo at the bottom of each page of the website you are using.
Use the GPhC website to check the pharmacy is registered to ensure when you buy a Millinette pill online the medication is genuine.
If you buy a Millinette pill online, what will the pack contain?
If you buy a Millinette pill online, how will it be delivered?
e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24, and Royal Mail 1pm special delivery (discover more about e-Surgery delivery). When you buy these pills online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice. Find out how to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.
How do you dispose of a Millinette pill bought online?
Whenever you buy a Millinette pill online they will come in blister packs that are not currently recyclable, so once they have been used can be disposed of in a general waste bin. If the pills are unfinished dispose of the medication safely and drop them off at a local pharmacy. Cardboard packaging and paper patient information leaflets are recyclable.
For any more information on the disposal of these pills, you can use our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service.
Where can you find more information about a Millinette pill online?
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You can also use our Ask-A-Pharmacist service if you have any unanswered questions!
When should you stop using a Millinette pill?
You should stop taking this 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.
When should you take a Millinette pill?
You should try to take your this 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 pill then we advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber.
Is it better to take a Millinette pill in the morning?
It is advised that you take your pill at the same time every day so that it is effective in preventing pregnancy.
Do you have to take a Millinette pill at the same time every day?
You should try to take your 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 combined pill then we advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber.
Are there any Millinette pill alternatives?
e-Surgery offers a range of contraceptive pill alternatives, which are:
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.
Can you drive if you take a Millinette pill?
There is no evidence to suggest that a patient’s driving will be affected by them taking a Millinette pill. However, medication can affect people differently and it is important that patients first test to see how the medication will affect them before driving, riding, or operating heavy machinery or tools.
Can you take a Millinette pill with painkillers?
There is no evidence to suggest that consuming painkillers such as paracetamol is unsafe when you are also taking a Millinette pill. However, we advise that you consult with either your doctor or prescriber before you take other medication, including painkillers alongside your current contraceptive pill treatment.
Can you crush a Millinette pill?
We do not recommend that our patients crush this pill unless otherwise advised to do so by either their doctor or prescriber.
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