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| Medicine | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cilest 250mcg/35mcg Tablets | 63 | £15.99 |
| Cilest 250mcg/35mcg Tablets | 126 | £21.99 |
This medicine is an effective contraception method used to prevent pregnancy when taken once a day.
Cilest contains two types of female sex hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. These hormones prevent an egg being released from your ovaries so you can’t get pregnant.
Cilest is a contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy, that contains oestrogen and progestogen.
Cilest contains two types of female sex hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. These hormones prevent an egg being released from your ovaries so you can’t get pregnant. Also, Cilest makes the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb.
Using Cilest provides women with protection against unwanted pregnancies, allowing them more freedom with both their daily and sex lives. Because of the hormones it contains, Cilest can also help to regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle, or stop symptoms altogether for those who suffer badly.
When it comes to contraceptive pills, there are two different types; the combined pill and the progestogen-only pill (also known as POP). Cilest fits into the first category, which are popular among women as they are a reliable and reversible method of contraception, plus it doesn’t interrupt sex. Cilest can also make your periods regular, lighter and less painful
Cilest tablets come as 250/35 microgram film-coated tablets containing thinylestradiol and norgestimate respectively. Those using it should take one per day at approximately the same time for 21 days and then have a 7 day break, meaning that each pack equates to a 4 week supply.
Missing pills or starting a strip late may make your pill less effective. If you miss one pill then just take it when you remember and it won’t be a problem. If you miss more than one or start a pack more than one day late then it may mean you are not protected against pregnancy. If this happens, continue to take the pill as normal, taking the most recent missed pill and leaving any additional missed ones in the pack, but use extra contraception (such as condoms) for 7 days.
If you are sick or have very bad diarrhoea, your body may not get its usual dose of hormones from that pill. If you have been sick within 2 hours of taking Cilest, just take a pill from a spare strip. Carry on taking your pills as normal if you can and you shouldn’t need to use extra contraception.
If you want to delay having a period, finish the strip of pills you are taking. Start the next strip the next day without the usual 7 day break and then continue as normal.
Breast cancer has been found slightly more often in women who take the Pill than in women of the same age who do not take the Pill. If women stop taking the Pill, this reduces the risk, so that 10 years after stopping the Pill, the risk is the same as for women who have never taken it. Either way, you should check your breasts regularly and notify your doctor if you notice any lumps or changes.
Deep venous thrombosis is a rare occurrence. It can develop whether or not you are taking the Pill, however, the risk is higher for those who are taking it. You should notify your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of development.
The most common side effects of using Cilest include:
If you do experience one or more of these side effects and they persist or worsen, then inform your doctor right away. You should also contact your doctor immediately if you experience any serious side effects, such as signs of a blood clot, breast cancer or liver problems.
The active ingredients in Cilest are the hormones norgestimate and ethinylestradiol. These are synthetic versions of the hormones estrogen and progestogen.
Inactive ingredients
