Rigevidon Tablets

You should take one Rigevidon tablet each day and should take a pill whole with water at the same time each day.

Whenever you buy Rigevidon tablets the packet will be marked with the day of the week, you should follow the arrow until the strip is empty (21 days). Following this, you have 7 days where you do not take any Rigevidon pills. In this time you will likely have a withdrawal bleed.

Start your new pack of Rigevidon on the 8th day after the 7-day break even if the bleeding has not ended. As long as Rigevidon is taken correctly you will always have your monthly period on the same day of the month.

Contraception is great way for women to manage their periods and prevent pregnancy. If you buy Rigevidon tablets they can also stop a period in some women which can be an added benefit. Rigevidon and other contraception can also be a good way to reduce acne, control hormones and help treat endometriosis.

If you would like to find out more about the different types of contraception check our handy A-Z list of contraception.

I missed ONE Rigevidon pill by LESS than 12 hours:

• The missed Rigevidon pill should be taken as soon as you remember.
• The rest of the Rigevidon tablets in the 21-day pack should be taken as usual.
• There is no need to use any additional contraception (such as a condom)
• The seven-day pill-free break between your Rigevidon pill packs should be taken as normal.

I missed ONE Rigevidon pill by MORE than 12 hours:

• The missed Rigevidon pill should be taken as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two Rigevidon pills in one day.
• The rest of the Rigevidon tablets in the 21-day pack should be taken as usual.
• There is no need to use any additional contraception (such as a condom)
• The seven-day pill-free break between your Rigevidon pill pack should be taken as normal.

I missed TWO OR MORE Rigevidon pills in one 21 day cycle, and there are MORE than seven pills left in the pack.

• Take the most recently missed Rigevidon contraceptive pill as soon as you can
• Do not take any earlier Rigevidon tablets that were missed
• Use condoms for the following 7 days
• Continue to finish the 21-day pack as usual.
• Take your seven-day pill-free break and start the new Rigevidon pill pack as usual.

I missed TWO OR MORE Rigevidon pills in one 21 day cycle, and there are LESS than seven pills left in the pack.

• Take the most recently missed Rigevidon pill as soon as you can
• Do not take any earlier Rigevidon tablets that were missed
• Use condoms for the following 7 days
• Continue to finish the 21-day pack as usual.
• DO NOT have the 7-day pill-free break. Start your new Rigevidon contraceptive pill pack immediately after finishing the last tablet of this current pack.
• You can have the 7-day break at the end of the second Rigevidon pill pack.

If you experience vomiting and diarrhoea within four hours of taking the Rigevidon pill, it is classed as a missed pill.

The effectiveness of your Rigevidon contraception can be reduced if the time you take the Rigevidon pill varies significantly from day to day.

It depends on when you start the medication in relation to where you are in your current menstrual cycle.

• If you begin the Rigevidon pill on day 1, 2 or 3 of your period (when you start bleeding), then you will be protected right way.
• If you start the Rigevidon pill at any other day in the cycle, you will need to either A) abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days or B) use a second form of contraception (such as a condom) for the first 7 days of using the new medication.

Once you buy Rigevidon tablets online start taking Rigevidon from the day after you take your last pill from your previous contraceptive. Take the pill that marks that day of the week it is so it is easier to keep track. If the previous strip contains dummy pills you should start taking Rigevidon after the active pills.

It is often a smart move to use a condom for the first 7 days when changing over.

More information on the combined pill is available on the NHS website, alternatively talk to us with our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service.

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As with any form of medication,Rigevidon has side effects.

Below are a few of the common side effects of takingRigevidon:

• Vaginitis
• Mood swings
• Altered sexual desire
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Feeling/being sick
• Abdominal pain
• Acne
• Breast pain
• Irregular bleeding
• Abnormality of cervix
• Vaginal secretion
• Changes in weight

Taking Rigevidon can slightly increase your chance of getting a blood clot, which can be very dangerous. Seek medical attention immediately if you think you may have developed a blood clot. Blood clots are more likely:

• With increasing age
• If you smoke
• If you are overweight
• If you have high blood pressure
• If a close relative has had a heart attack or stroke at a young age
• If you have a high level of fat in your blood
• If you get migraines
• If you have a problem with your heart
• If you have diabetes

There is a possible small link between Rigevidon and breast cancer, which you can read about in the patient information leaflet.

For a full list of side effects, please read the Rigevidon tablet online Patient Information Leaflet.

Alcohol may interact with Rigevidon by changing the way the drug works in your system. It is always best to check with your GP before combining the substances.

You should check with your GP before starting a course of Rigevidon if you are taking these medications:

• Insulin
• Laxatives
• Antibiotics
• Hepatic enzyme inducers
• Tranquilizers
• Activated charcoal
• Bromocriptine

You should not take Rigevidon if:

• You have a blood clot in any organ
• You have a disorder affecting blood clotting
• You need an operation, or are off your feet for a long time
• You have had a heart attack or stroke
• You have or had angina pectoris
• You have a migraine with aura
• You have any disease that may increase the risk of clots
• You have breast cancer or cancer of the genitals
• You have a liver disease
• You have or ever had a liver tumour
• You have unexplained bleeding from the vagina
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients
• You have hepatitis C

If you buy Rigevidon tablets online they can prevent you from getting pregnant.

Combined oral contraceptive pills such as Rigevidon do not protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), only condoms can help do this.

For more information regarding STIs please read the information provided on the NHS website.

A common question asked, is What happens if I miss a pill?

If you miss taking the Rigevidon pill, you must take the last missed tablet as soon as you remember Even if you have to take 2 Rigevidon tablets at the same time. Following this, you should continue taking tablets at the usual time of day.

If you miss the pill in the first week of taking you should also use a barrier method of contraception (e.g condom) for the next 7 days. Following the first week, it is not necessary to take further contraception measures.

Yes, you can legally buy Rigevidon tablets online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery.

Whenever you buy Rigevidon tablets online or any other medication, make sure you check for the green GPhC logo on the bottom of each page of the website you are using.

You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered. This ensures that when you buy Rigevidon tablets online they will be genuine.

When you buy Rigevidon tablets always check the expiry date which is stated on the packaging, and never take medication past the date stated.

Store Rigevidon as per instruction of the Patient Information Leaflet.

You can learn more about Rigevidon tablets online in the Patient Information Leaflet.

You can also use our completely free Ask-a-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional. We’re here to help!

If you choose to buy Rigevidon tablets online from e-Surgery prices start from 14.95.

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 Rigevidon tablets online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice. Find out to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.

The Rigevidon pack contains a Patient Information Leaflet and a blister pack containing either 3 months (63 tablets) worth of Rigevidon or 6 months (128 tablets) of Rigevidon.

When you buy Rigevidon tablets 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 Rigevidon tablets 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 Rigevidon tablets, you can use our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service.

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We advise that you consult with your GP or prescriber if you are unsure about the medication that you are taking. If you have any more questions on this topic, you can also use our free Ask-a-Pharmacist service!