Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) may be described as containing two hormones, a progestin and an estrogen. This medication may also be described and used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.
Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) is used to help regularize your periods, decrease blood loss, effectively treat Dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and decrease your risk of contracting ovarian cysts.
Furthermore, it is also necessary for you to be aware of the fact that, usage of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV, gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) is available in tablet form, which must be taken by mouth, usually swallowed whole with a glass of water and may be taken with or without food. It is necessary that you take this medication at the same time each day in order to avoid forgetting to take your dosage. However, you must be certain to take this medication exactly as directed, making sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) you do not understand.
Lastly, you must also be sure to take Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) exactly as directed and refrain from taking more of this medication, less or more often than prescribed by your health care professional. Do not suddenly discontinue this medication without prior confirmation from your health care professional.
While on an ongoing course of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.
Sometimes, Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) may cause the patient to experience pain in the leg, arm, groin or chest, Thrombophlebitis (inflammation of a vein that occurs when a blood clot forms), stomach pain, fainting spells, marginal troubled breathing, swelling of the hands, feet or ankles, rapid weight gain, vision or speech complications, weakness or numbness in the arms or legs, breast tissue changes or a release of discharge.
Furthermore, Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) may cause the patient to experience dizziness, fluctuations in the monthly menses, severe headaches or migraines, melasma (blotchy, dark areas on the skin), varied vaginal infections, tenderness in the upper abdomen and vomiting.
If you are on an ongoing course of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.
Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.
Sometimes, Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) interacts with various medications, such as St. John's Wort, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Phenylbutazone, Aleve, Rifampin, Lipitor, Acetaminophen, Norvir and vitamin C.
Furthermore, Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) interacts with various medications, such as Celebrex, Feldene, Orudis, Relafen, Voltaren, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, Tegretol, Ampicillin and Griseofulvin.
Lastly, Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) interacts with various medications, such as Tetracycline, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Diflucan, Nizoral, Sporanox, Agenerase, Crixivan, Invirase and Viracept.
In case of an overdose of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol), 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.
Furthermore, symptoms of an overdose of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) may appear as nausea and a few cases of withdrawal bleeding may occur in females.
Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed, such as blood pressure levels, smooth functioning of the kidneys, blood electrolyte levels and blood cholesterol levels to check your response to Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol), monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Furthermore, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery or you conceive whilst on a course of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive. Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) also passes into breast milk.
Lastly, avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol). It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. While on an ongoing course of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol), you must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
It is important that you do not take a double dose of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) to make up for a missed one unless; you have consulted your health care professional.
You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.
Store Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.
Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.
It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol); they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from menstrual complications, unusual vaginal bleeding, diabetes, mild bouts of depression, a blood vessel disorder, obesity, fibroids, gallbladder complications, heart or blood circulation complications, endometrial Cancer or Jaundice.
Furthermore, it is important for the patient to know that before consuming Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol); they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from an abnormal breast exam, high blood pressure, malignant or benign liver tumors, migraine headaches, strokes, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Cancer of the breast, cervix, ovary, uterus or vagina, excessive tobacco consumption, blood clots, liver complications or blood sugar complications.
Lastly, while on an ongoing course of Mircette (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol), you must be sure to consult your health care professional about the consumption of grapefruit in any form. Be sure to avoid prolonged exposure towards sunshine, tanning booths and sunlamps. This medication may increase your sensitivity towards sunlight, hence use a sunscreen lotion and wear protective clothing when outdoors.