Mircette

Designed to support pregnancy prevention to manage hormone profiles and alleviate irregular cycle symptoms.

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You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Mircette, depending on stock.

Prescription and consultation requirements for Mircette vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.

Mircette details

Condition: Contraception
Alternative names: desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol
Therapeutic class: Progestin-Estrogen Combination
Pharmacological class: Oral Contraceptive
Minor side effects: nausea; headache; breast tenderness
Moderate side effects: fluid retention; mood changes; unstable cycle bleeding
Dosage forms: Tablet
Administration route: Oral use
Supply category: Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator: Organon
Onset Time: 1–7 days
Duration: 24 hours
Storage instructions: Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions: Rifampin; Phenytoin; St. John's Wort
Age restrictions: Approved for post-menarche females.

Contraindications

deep vein thrombosis history; estrogen-dependent neoplasia; smoking over thirty-five years of age

Serious side effects

pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

designed to support pregnancy prevention to manage hormone profiles and alleviate irregular cycle symptoms.

Mechanism of action

Blocks follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone to prevent ovulation, thickening cervical mucus.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

TGA Category X: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.

Mircette is the originator brand name, made by Organon. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Organon.

The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Desogestrel / Ethinylestradiol is offered.
The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
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