Ellanite Contraceptive Pill

Buy Ellanite 0.03mg/3mg Tablets

Ellanite 0.03mg/3mg Tablets are a combined oral contraceptive pill that’s over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.

Just like other hormonal contraceptives, it will not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). To protect yourself from an STD, a barrier method, such as a condom, should also be used.

How Ellanite 0.03mg/3mg Tablets work

Ellanite 0.03mg/3mg Tablets contain two different female hormones: drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. The hormones work together to stop you from ovulating. The tablets also thicken the mucus inside your cervix, making it more difficult for sperm to enter your uterus.

Directions

Always take Ellanite 0.03mg/3mg Tablets exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

If you forget to take Ellanite or you have had a bout of sickness or diarrhoea, refer to the patient information leaflet for advice.

Take 1 tablet a day with water, at around the same time.

Each strip contains 21 tablets, each printed with the day of the week. If you start your tablets on a Wednesday, make sure you take the tablet labelled “WED”. Then, follow the arrow on the strip until all of the tablets have been taken.

Once you have completed the strip, do not take any tablets for the next 7 days. During this break, bleeding should begin. Bleeding will typically start on day 2 or 3 of your tablet-free days. 

On the 8th day, you should start your second strip, even if you’re still bleeding. You will start your strip on the same day each week. When following the instructions, you will be protected against pregnancy during the days you are not taking the tablets.

When you can start taking Ellanite

If you have not used hormonal contraception in the last month

Take Ellanite on the first day of your period. Starting on the first day will immediately protect you from pregnancy. You can also start on days 2-5 of your cycle. However, you will need to use additional contraception for the first 7 days.

Changing from a combined hormonal contraceptive, combined vaginal ring or patch

You should start taking Ellanite on the day after the last active tablet of your previous pill but no later than the day after the tablet-free days of your last pill.

When you are changing from a combined vaginal ring or patch, you must seek advice from your GP or prescriber.

Changing from a progesterone-only pill, injection, implant or a progesterone-releasing intrauterine system (IUS)

You can switch any day from a progesterone-only pill. You should start taking Ellanite the day your implant or IUS has been removed or when your next injection is due. In all of these cases, you must use additional contraception for the first 7 days.

After a miscarriage or abortion

You may be able to start taking Ellanite straight away after a miscarriage or abortion. However, your doctor or prescriber will advise you on when you can start taking the tablets.

After having a baby

You can start taking the tablets 21-28 days after giving birth. If you start later than 28 days, you must use a barrier method, such as a condom, for the first 7 days of taking Ellanite. If you have had unprotected sex before starting your tablets, you must ensure you are not pregnant or wait for your next period before starting Ellanite.

Side effects

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

• Breast pain or tenderness
• Menstrual disorders or bleeding between periods
• Headaches 
• Depressive mood 
• Nausea
• Thick, white discharge
• Yeast infections

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. 

If you notice any of the following side effects, stop taking Ellanite and seek medical advice straight away:

• Dimpling of the skin
• Changes in your nipples
• Lumps in your breast
• Vaginal discharge that smells and/or contains blood
• Unusual vaginal bleeding
• Painful sex
• Pelvic pain 
• Severe pain in your upper abdomen 
• Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice) 
• Itching of your whole body

Although rare, the risk of developing a blood clot is at its highest during the first year of taking a combined oral contraceptive for the first time. After the first year, the risk is lower. However, it remains slightly higher than if you were not taking a combined oral contraceptive. 

There is a slightly higher risk of breast cancer when taking these tablets in comparison to women who do not take oral contraceptives. When you stop taking combined oral contraceptives, the risk factor gradually reduces.

In rare cases, liver tumours have been reported in women taking oral contraception.

Warnings

Ellanite 0.03mg/3mg Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You have or have ever had a blood clot in your legs, lungs or other organs
• You have a disorder that affects your blood clotting e.g. protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency or antithrombin-III deficiency
• You need an operation and will be off your feet for a long time
• You have ever had a heart attack or stroke
• You have or have ever had angina pectoris 
• 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 your blood
• You have hyperhomocysteinaemia 
• You have ever had migraines with aura
• You have or have ever had liver disease and your liver function has not returned to normal
• You have or have ever had a tumour in the liver
• You have kidney failure 
• You have or have ever had breast cancer or cancer of the genital organs or are suspected to have one of these cancers 
• You have unexplained vaginal bleeding

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if: 

• A close relative has or has ever had breast cancer
• You have disease of the liver or gallbladder
• You have diabetes
• You have depression
• You have Chron’s disease or ulcerative colitis 
• You have haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)
• You have sickle cell anaemia 
• You have hypertriglyceridaemia 
• You have just given birth
• You have inflammation of the veins under your skin
• You have varicose veins
• You have epilepsy 
• You are sensitive to certain sugars as these tablets contain lactose
• You have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• You have a disease that first appeared in pregnancy or earlier use of sex hormones
• You have or have ever had chloasma
• You have hereditary angioedema 

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking Ellanite.

The following medication may interfere with the way these tablets work:

• Medicines for epilepsy e.g primidone, phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine
• Medication for tuberculosis e.g. rifampicin
• Medication for HIV and hepatitis C e.g. ritonavir, nevirapine or efavirenz
• Medication to treat fungal infections e.g. griseofulvin or ketoconazole 
• Medication for arthritis e.g. etoricoxib
• Medication for high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs e.g. bosentan

Ellanite may influence the effect of the following medications:

• Medication containing ciclosporin
• Lamotrigine (used for epilepsy)
• Theophylline (used to treat breathing problems)
• Tizanidine (used to treat muscle pain)

Age restrictions 

We do not provide this treatment from our clinic to anyone under the age of 18.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take this product if you are pregnant. Ellanite is not advised if you are breastfeeding. 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. 

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. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

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 taking this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.