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Description
Mircette is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
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How to use
Take mircette exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
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Side Effects
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
yellowing of the eyes or skin
increases in blood sugar(especially if you have diabetes)
headaches/migraines
changes in vaginal bleeding during your period or between your periods
breast tissue changes/discharge
weakness/numbness in the arms/legs(especially on one side of the body)
vomiting
vision/speech problems
tenderness in the upper abdomen
symptoms of vaginal infection (itching/irritation/unusual discharge)
swelling of the hands/feet/ankles/rapid weight gain
sudden shortness of breath
sudden loss of coordination(especially on one side of the body)
stomach pain (severe)
severe/sudden headaches
increases in blood pressure(especially if you suffer from high blood pressure)
fainting spells
leg/arm/groin/chest pain
coughing up blood
dizziness
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Drug Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
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Over Dose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Notes
Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.
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Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.
Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
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Other Uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Storage
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F / 15-30 degrees C, away from heat and moisture.
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Precaution
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
depression
fibroids
gallbladder disease
heart/circulation problems
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been evaluated by a health care professional
cancer of the breast/cervix/ovary/uterus/vagina
blood clots
tobacco smoker
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
stroke
migraine headaches
menstrual problems
liver disease
jaundice
high blood pressure
blood sugar problems