Desogestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol

Mircette is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Take mircette exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

breast tissue changes/discharge
changes in vaginal bleeding during your period or between your periods
headaches/migraines
increases in blood sugar(especially if you have diabetes)
symptoms of vaginal infection (itching/irritation/unusual discharge)
tenderness in the upper abdomen
vision/speech problems
vomiting
weakness/numbness in the arms/legs(especially on one side of the body)
yellowing of the eyes or skin
swelling of the hands/feet/ankles/rapid weight gain
coughing up blood
dizziness
fainting spells
increases in blood pressure(especially if you suffer from high blood pressure)
leg/arm/groin/chest pain
severe/sudden headaches
stomach pain (severe)
sudden loss of coordination(especially on one side of the body)
sudden shortness of breath

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.

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.

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 :

unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been evaluated by a health care professional
heart/circulation problems
gallbladder disease
fibroids
depression
cancer of the breast/cervix/ovary/uterus/vagina
blood clots
blood sugar problems
high blood pressure
jaundice
liver disease
menstrual problems
migraine headaches
stroke
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
tobacco smoker

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C / 59-86 degrees F , away from heat and moisture.

Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.