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Mercilon

Total Price: SGD $45.00
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What is this Mercilon used for​​​?

Mercilon® is a combined hormonal contraceptive that contains two types of female hormones, estrogen and progestogen. This medication can help prevent ovulation and regulates other naturally occurring hormones in the body. When taken correctly, this prevents pregnancy and promotes regular menstrual bleeding. 

Dosage and How to Use​

  • Do not stop taking your medication without checking with your healthcare professional.
  • If you are switching from other forms of contraception, please seek advice from your healthcare professional. 
  • You should take this medication after food.
  • You may start taking this medication on the first or second day of your menses (if this is your first time taking hormonal contraceptives or restarting this medication after a break).
  • If you are also using it for contraceptive purposes, a barrier method of contraception (e.g. condoms), is recommended for the first 7 days of taking this medication for the first time.
  • You should take one tablet daily for 21 days in a row, preferably at the same time every day.  After completion of the pack, there will be 7 days where you do not need to take any tablets (7-day tablet-free interval), during which you will experience withdrawal bleeding (menses) within two to three days after the last tablet. 
  • Start taking your next pack of medication after the 7-day tablet-free days, even if you are still having menstrual bleeding. 

What to do if I missed a tablet?

If you forget to take a dose, you must follow the steps below to ensure that the contraceptive effect is not reduced.

​​If you missed a tablet for less than 12 hours from your usual time​

  • Take the missed tablet as soon as you remember.
  • Take the next tablet at your usual time. 

If you missed a tablet for more than 12 hours from your usual time​

If the missed tablet is within week 1 of the pack: 

  • Take the missed tablet as soon as you remember, even if it means taking 2 tablets at the same time. 
  • Continue to take your tablets at your usual time on the next day. 
  • Use a barrier method such as a condom for the next 7 days.

If sexual intercourse happened in the previous 7 days, you may be pregnant. See your doctor for advice as soon as possible. 

If the missed tablet is within week 2 of the pack: 

  • Take the missed tablet as soon as you remember, even if it means taking 2 tablets at the same time. 
  • Continue to take your tablets at your usual time on the next day. 
  • If you have taken your tablets correctly in the 7 days before the first missed tablet, there is no need to use extra contraceptive precautions. However if this is not the case, or you have missed more than 1 tablet, use a barrier method such as a condom for the next 7 days.

If the missed tablet is within week 3 of the pack:  

If you took your tablets correctly in the previous 7 days, follow any of the following 2 methods. You do not need extra contraception. If this was not the case, follow the first method and you would need additional contraception, such as condoms, for the next 7 days.

  • First method: Take the last missed tablet as soon as you remember, even if it means taking 2 tablets at the same time. Take your next tablet as usual on the next day. Start the next pack as soon as the current pack is completed, without having 7 medicine-free days i.e. no gap should be left between packs. Your menses may not come until the second pack is finished, but there is no need to worry. However, if your menses do not occur after the next pack is finished, you should take a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant or see your doctor for advice as soon as possible.
  • Second method: Stop taking medication from the current pack for 7 days (7-day tablet free period). A withdrawal bleed (menses) usually occurs and then start a new pack after 7 days.
What to do if you missed a tablet?

If you vomit or suffer from diarrhea within 3 to 4 hours of taking this medication, the tablet may not be absorbed. This is considered a missed dose. You should then follow the instructions above. 

What are the possible side effects of Mercilon?​

  • Spotting or bleeding may occur between your periods during the first few months of taking oral contraceptives. However, if this continues after the third month, check with your doctor. 
  • Nausea, vomiting, bloating and stomach cramps - Take the medication after food to reduce these side effects 
  • Breast tenderness
  • Headache or migraine - You may take painkillers such as Paracetamol to manage headaches 
  • Unable to tolerate contact lenses
  • Weight changes, mood swings - Take medication at the same time every day to avoid huge changes in the hormone levels in your body
  • Pigmentation of the skin - Apply sunblock when you are outdoors and avoid long hours of sun exposure

Inform your doctor if the side effects above become severe and bother you.

How do I​​ know if I am allergic to Mercilon?

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

  • Swollen face/eyes/lips
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

​If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medicine immediately and see your doctor.​

What precautions should I take?

Inform your healthcare professional if: 

  • You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
  • You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding 
  • You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies
  • You have a history of or current medical conditions such as liver problems, stroke, clotting disorders, heart diseases, migraine headaches, epilepsy (fits), diabetes or cancer
  • You are a smoker 

What other medications and foods should I avoid when taking Mercilon®?

Some medications including antibiotics and antifungals may affect how the medication works or be affected by the medication.  Please inform your other healthcare professionals about this medication that you are taking if you are seeing them for other medical conditions.

Handling and storage

  • ​Keep your medicines in the original container or packaging, tightly closed or sealed in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.
  • Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
  • Throw away all expired medicines.

The above information answers some common questions about this medicine. It does not contain all the available information. It also does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

References

https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/medications/443/Combined-Hormonal-Contraceptives-21-day-regimen


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