Millinette Tablets

You can usually start taking Millinette on the first day of your period, which provides immediate contraceptive protection. If you start on days 2–5 of your menstrual cycle, you should use additional contraception, such as condoms, for the first seven days. If you are switching from another contraceptive pill, the correct starting time depends on your previous method and whether you have taken it correctly.

Always check the Millinette patient information leaflet or consult a healthcare professional if you are unsure when to start.

If you miss a Millinette pill, what you should do depends on how late you are taking it. If you are less than 12 hours late, take the missed tablet as soon as you remember and continue as normal; contraceptive protection should be maintained. If you are more than 12 hours late, your protection may be reduced. Take the most recently missed tablet, continue taking your pills, and use condoms for the next seven days.

Millinette contains gestodene and ethinylestradiol, which slightly increase the risk of developing a blood clot compared with not using combined hormonal contraception. Around 5–12 women in every 10,000 taking a gestodene-containing pill may develop a blood clot each year, compared with approximately 2 in every 10,000 women who are not pregnant or using combined hormonal contraception.

Your personal risk may be higher if you smoke, have obesity or a family history of blood clots. Seek urgent medical attention for symptoms such as sudden breathlessness, chest pain or one-sided leg swelling.

Some people notice changes in their weight while taking Millinette, but there is limited evidence that combined contraceptive pills cause significant weight gain. Millinette contains ethinylestradiol and gestodene, and individual responses to these hormones can vary. You may notice temporary bloating or fluid retention, particularly when first starting treatment.

If you experience persistent or unexplained weight changes, discuss them with a healthcare professional to explore possible causes and whether an alternative contraceptive might suit you better.

The main difference between Millinette and Gedarel is their hormonal ingredients. Millinette contains ethinylestradiol and gestodene, whereas Gedarel contains ethinylestradiol and desogestrel. Both are combined contraceptive pills, but they are available in different strengths and have different progestogens, which can affect side effects and suitability.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

You can other forms of contraception such as:

• Condoms
• ellaOne (morning after pill)
• Other combined pills
• Contraceptive implants
• Female condoms
• Progestogen-only birth control
• IUD
• IUS
• Vaginal ring
• Caps or diaphragms
• Contraceptive patch
• Contraceptive injection

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.

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.

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

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.

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

• Levest
• Lucette
• Yasmin
• Ovranette
• Microgynon
• Rigevidon Contraceptive Pill

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 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.