Key Facts about Cerelle Pill

• The mini pill doesn't require you to take breaks like the combined pill
• Cerelle only protects you from getting pregnant 
• The treatment is taken every day continuously to enhance its effectiveness 
• The Desogestrel pill should be taken within 12 hours of the time you always take your medicine
• The generic mini pill is suitable for people who smoke and those who have attained the age of 35 years and above 
• It's a contraceptive treatment that contains progesterone hormone only 
• It's easy to use 
  It can be used by breastfeeding women 

What is Cerelle Pill, and What is Cerelle Pill Used For?

Cerelle is a progesterone-only contraceptive pill also known as a mini pill, used by women to prevent pregnancy.

The Cerelle pill is 99% effective for women who can't take combined pills. It's also a once-a-day contraceptive pill recommended for sexually active women.

The mini pill contains an active ingredient known as desogestrel. Desogestrel hormone works like the progesterone hormone.

How to take the Cerelle mini pill

The progesterone-only pill should be taken at the same time every day to enhance its effectiveness. The cereal pill treatment is packed with 28 pills, therefore you should swallow one pill every day with a glass of water.

You should start another stripe of pills after 28 days. Mini pills should be taken within 12 12-hour periods. If you happen to forget to take your dose, take it immediately and then take the next dose same time the following day.

How effective is Cerelle?

Cerelle is effective when you start using it between 1 to 5th days of your periods. At this period cereal will be 99% effective and protect you from getting pregnant.

Mini pills will not be effective if you vomit once you take them. You should use a condom to protect you from getting pregnant.

How Does Cerelle Work?

The man-made progesterone hormone (Desogestrel) works in 3 ways:

• Prevents ovulation. Desogestrel works by preventing your ovaries from releasing an egg.
• Desogestrel thickens the mucus at your cervix to prevent sperm penetration. When the sperm fails to penetrate through the cervix fertilization cannot take place.
• Desogestrel makes the lining of your uterus thinner to prevent implantation of the fertilized egg.

Cerelle cannot protect you from getting Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STI).To avoid getting STIs you must use protective contraceptive measures such as condoms.

Cerelle only works to protect you from getting pregnant. For Cerelle to work effectively you must take it as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

If you vomit or miss a dose of the treatment, it may reduce the effectiveness of Cerelle medication.

Cerelle and Periods

During the first few months of taking Cerelle Pill, you may experience irregular bleeding, spotting, or no bleeding at all. This is common and only takes place for a short while.

If you are still worried about your irregular periods, visit your healthcare provider for further advice or a change of treatment.

Cerelle and Weight Gain

Most contraceptives cause weight gain. Taking Cerelle can increase your weight too. If you are having a problem with weight gain then you should consult your GP. There are a variety of contraceptive pills that you can choose from other than Cerelle.

Cerelle and Pregnancy

You should not take Cerelle if you are pregnant or you think you are pregnant. If you happen to take Cerelle while pregnant talk to your GP for advice.

Cerelle Patient Leaflet

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Who Should Not Take Cerelle Contraceptive Pill?

You should not take the Mini pill if you are:

• Pregnant 
• Allergic to Cerelle pill ingredients
• Taking epilepsy medications 
• Having breast cancer 
• Having heart disease 
• Having liver disease 
• Having vaginal bleeding after sex

Side effects of oral contraception

Side effects can often occur with oral contraception, but most of the time these effects are mild and go away with continued use of the pill. The most common side effect of the Mini pill is irregular periods.

There are some other side effects that you may experience while taking the Cerrelle contraceptive pill. These side effects include:

• Headaches 
• Mood swings 
• Nausea 
• Sensitive breasts (Sore, swollen breasts)
• Acne vulgaris 
• Reduced sex drive
• Spotting between periods

Uncommon side effects of Cerelle.

It becomes easier to manage the uncommon side effects of Cerelle after taking the treatment for the first 3 months however, if the side effects fail to disappear or intensify talk to your pharmacist.

The uncommon mini-pill side effects include

• Vomiting 
• Fatigue 
• Hair loss
• Infections in the vagina 
• Ovarian cysts
• Experiencing pain during periods 

With more severe side effects, you should stop taking the pill and consult your doctor. These include:

• Abdominal pain
• Severe headaches
• Blurry vision
• Swelling or aching in the legs

Very rare side effects of Cerelle.

Always talk to your doctor immediately when you experience any of the following side effects.

• Rashes 
• Breast cancer 
• Inflammation of the face and tongue 
• Blood clots 

When any of the side effects get severe talk to your healthcare provider for a check-up. The Cerelle pill pack sold at our pharmacy comes along with a Patient leaflet. Ensure to check possible side effects before taking the treatment.

About oral contraception

Oral contraception, also known as ‘the pill’ is a tablet taken by women to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types of the pill, which use synthetic hormones, such as oestrogen and progesterone to prevent pregnancy. This can be in 1 of 3 ways:

1. They stop ovulation, so an egg is not released from the ovaries.
2. They thicken a woman’s cervical mucus, making it harder for the sperm to reach the egg.
3. They make a woman's womb inhospitable to stop a fertilised egg from attaching to the lining of the uterus.

Oral contraceptive pills are normally taken once daily at the same time each day. For the pill to have maximum effect, it must be taken at the same time each day. This is particularly important for certain contraceptive pills, which must be taken in a 3 hour window for them to be effective at all.

Most contraceptive pills involve a 21 day period of taking the pill, followed by a 7 day break. Whereas others are taken continuously.

You should never take a contraceptive pill that has not been prescribed for you by your doctor, and you must have a pill review at least once a year, which includes a blood pressure test.

Here at Ashcroft Pharmacy, we are able to supply repeat oral contraception to women that have had the same contraception previously prescribed for them.

Benefits of oral contraception include:

• Easy and convenient contraceptive method.
• Highly effective in preventing pregnancy.
• Lighter periods and also less cramping, bloating, and irritability that are often associated with normal menstruation.
• Does not interfere with sexual intercourse.
• May provide some protection from pelvic inflammatory disease which, if left untreated, can lead to infertility.
• Clear up hormonal acne.

There are 5 types of oral contraception:

1. Monophasic 21-day contraceptive pills - They contain oestrogen and progesterone. They are taken for 21 days followed by a 7 day break, then the cycle starts again.
2. Monophasic 28-day preparations - They contain oestrogen and progesterone. They are taken continuously. The first 21 days will be an ‘active’ pill, and the last 7 days are ‘inactive’ pills. You will take tablets for 28 days, then you should start a new pack for another 28 days.
3. Phasic 21 day preparations - They contain oestrogen and progesterone. They are taken for 21 days followed by a 7 day break, then the cycle starts again. These contain different levels of each hormone depending on which day's pill you are taking.
4. Phasic 28-day preparations - They contain oestrogen and progesterone. They are taken continuously. The first 21 days will be an ‘active’ pill, and the last 7 days are ‘inactive’ pills. You will take tablets for 28 days, then you should start a new pack for another 28 days.These contain different levels of each hormone depending on which day's pill you are taking.
5. Progesterone-only pill - They contain progesterone only. These pills must be taken continuously everyday at the same time within a 3 hour window each day. Each pack contains 28 tablets, and each new pack should be taken back to back.

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