Bimizza Contraceptive Pill

Buy Bimizza Tablets

Bimizza Tablets are a combined oral contraceptive pill that is designed to prevent pregnancy.

How Bimizza Tablets work

Bimizza Tablets contain oestrogen and progesterone. The tablets work by preventing an egg from being released from your ovaries, preventing pregnancy. The tablets also thicken the mucus in your cervix, making it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb.

Directions

Always take Bimizza exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

Take 1 Bimizza tablet each day. The tablet should be taken at the same time each day. 

The strip contains 21 tablets that you must take before you have a 7 day break. During your 7 day break you can expect to experience ‘withdrawal bleeding’. After your break, you should continue to take the tablets as usual.

When you can first start taking Bimizza

No hormonal contraception has been taken in the previous cycle

You can start taking Bimizza on the first day of your menstrual cycle to get immediate protection from pregnancy. If your period has already started you can take it on day 5 but you must use additional contraception.

Changing from combined oral contraceptive, combined vaginal ring or patch

You can start taking the tablet on the day after taking your last active tablet but no later than a day following your tablet-free days of the previous pill. If you are switching from the combined vaginal ring or patch you should follow advice given to you from your GP or pharmacist.

If you are currently on the 21 day pill

You should start taking Bimizza the next day after the end of the previous strip.

If you are currently on the 28 day pill

You should start these tablets once you have finished your last strip. You will not bleed until you finish your first strip of Bimizza.

If you are taking the mini-pill

To be protected straight away you should take Bimizza as soon as you start bleeding, even if you have already taken contraception that day. If you don’t usually have any bleeding you can stop your current contraception and take Bimizza the following day. You should use additional contraception for the first 7 days.

Changing from a progestogen-only pill or the injection, implant or progestogen-releasing IUS  

You can switch at any point but you must use additional contraception for the next 7 days.

After miscarriage or abortion

You should follow the advice of your GP or a pharmacist. 

After childbirth

You can start taking Bimizza 21 to 28 days after childbirth. If you start taking the pill after 28 days, additional contraception is required.

If you forget to take Bimizza

If you forget to take Bimizza and you are less than 12 hours late taking the tablet, you should take the tablet as soon as you remember and then continue to take Bimizza again at the usual time. 

If you are more than 12 hours late taking your tablet then your protection against pregnancy will be reduced. The more tablets you forget to take, the higher the risk of pregnancy. You should use additional contraception.

Side effects

Bimizza Tablets may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include: 

• Headaches 
• Weight gain 
• Sore or tender breasts
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

The risk of developing a blood clot is higher in your first year of taking the contraceptive pill, however, this is a rare side effect. After the first year, the risk gets smaller but is always higher than if you weren't using a combined oral contraceptive pill. 

The risk of breast cancer is slightly higher in women taking any contraceptive pill. A woman’s risk is higher the older she is rather than how long she has been on the pill for. When a woman stops taking the pill, the risk of breast cancer gradually reduces.  

Warnings

Bimizza Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• If you have ever had a blood clot in your legs (DVT) or lungs (pulmonary embolism)
• You have a blood clotting disorder
• You need an operation and you will be off your feet for a long time
• You have ever had a heart attack or stroke 
• You have angina 
• You have ever had a transient ischemic attack (TIA)
• You have severe diabetes with blood vessel damage 
• You have very high blood pressure
• You have a high level of fat in the blood
• You have hyperhomocysteinemia 
• You have or have ever had migraines with aura
• You have recently had severe liver disease
• You have ever had a liver tumour 
• You have had pancreatitis 
• You have ever had cancer affected by sex hormones e.g. breast cancer
• You have ever had unexplained vaginal bleeding

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking Bimizza if: 

• You have ever had issues with your heart, circulation or blood clotting 
• You have diabetes 
• You have ever had kidney or liver problems 
• You have ever had severe depression
• You have had problems whilst pregnant or using the pill
• You have brown patches on your face or body (chloasma)
• You have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
• You have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• You have haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)
• You need an operation and will be off your feet for a long time
• You have inflammation of the veins under your skin 
• You have varicose veins

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication you should talk to your GP or pharmacist.

Some medications may stop Bimizza from working properly including:

• Medications for epilepsy (e.g. primidone, felbamate, phenytoins)
• Medication for tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin)
• Medication for HIV infections (e.g. ritonavir, nevirapine)
• Medication for high blood pressure (e.g. bosentan)
• Medication for depressive moods (e.g. St John’s wort)

Age restrictions 

We do not prescribe Synphase Tablets to anyone under 18 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

This product is not suitable for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new product. 

Driving and operating machinery 

Bimizza does not alter your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Storage information

Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging

Important information

Make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this product is right for you.

Store out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.