Femodene ED Contraceptive Pill

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Femodene ED is a combined hormonal contraceptive pill that protects you against pregnancy. 

Like other hormonal contraceptives, Femodene ED doesn’t protect you from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). To protect yourself from both STDs and pregnancy, use a barrier method of contraception, such as a condom, in addition to the pill.

How Femodene ED works

Femodene ED contains 2 types of female sex hormones: oestrogen (ethinylestradiol) and progestogen (gestodene). The hormones work in 3 ways to prevent pregnancy.

The hormones prevent an egg from being released by your ovaries and make the mucus in your cervix thicker. Femodene ED also prevents the lining of your womb from thickening enough for an egg to grow in it.

Directions

Always take Femodene ED exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. If you forget to take Femodene ED or experience a bout of sickness or diarrhoea, please refer to the patient information leaflet for advice, as you may not be fully protected against pregnancy.

Each pack contains 28 tablets, with the days of the week marked on each strip. There are 21 days of active tablets and 7 days of inactive tablets on the final row. Take the tablets every day, preferably at the same time.

If you start taking Femodene ED on a Wednesday, you should take the tablet that is labelled ‘Wed’. Follow the direction of the arrows on the strip until you have completed it. Do not leave a gap between each pack.

Swallow each pill whole with water.

When you can start taking Femodene ED 

Starting the pill for the first time or restarting after a break 

Take your first Femodene ED tablet on the first day of your period. By taking it on the first day of your period, you will be protected against pregnancy straight away.

If you are currently taking a 21-day pill

You should start taking Femodene ED the day after you finish your current strip. You will be protected with your first pill when taking it straight away. You will not bleed until you have completed the first strip of Femodene ED.

If you are currently taking a 28-day pill

You should start taking Femodene ED the day after your last active pill. You will be protected with your first pill when taking it straight away. You will not bleed until you have completed your first strip of Femodene ED.

If you are currently taking a progestogen-only pill (POP)

Start taking Femodene ED on the first day of bleeding, even if you have already taken your POP that day. You will be protected straight away. 

After a miscarriage or abortion

If you have had a miscarriage or abortion during the first 3 months, your GP might tell you to take Femodene ED straight away.

If you have had a miscarriage or abortion after 3 months, you must ask your GP for advice. You may need to use extra contraception, such as a condom, for a short time.

After having a baby

If you are fully mobile, your doctor might advise that you start taking Femodene ED 21 days after giving birth. You will not have to wait for your next period; however, you should use a condom for the first 7 days of taking the tablets.

Side effects

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

• Nausea 
• Stomach ache 
• Weight gain
• Headaches
• Depressive moods and mood swings
• Sore or painful breasts

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. 

If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking Femodene ED straight away and seek medical advice immediately:

• Dimpling of the skin, changes of the nipple and noticing any lumps that can be seen or felt 
• Vaginal discharge that smells or contains blood, unusual vaginal bleeding, painful sex and pelvic pain
• Severe pain in your upper abdomen, jaundice, inflammation of the liver and full-body itching
• Swelling of the leg that is accompanied by pain or tenderness, increased warmth in the affected leg and a change of colour in the leg
• Sudden unexplained breathlessness or rapid breathing, a sudden cough that might include bringing up blood and sharp chest pain that may increase with deep breathing

Breast cancer has been found more often in women who take the pill in comparison to women who do not. When you stop taking the pill, the risk of breast cancer gradually decreases. 

The risk of a blood clot developing is higher in women taking the pill in comparison to women who don’t; however, the risk of developing a serious blood clot is rare.

Warnings

Femodene ED 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 a blood vessel of your legs, lungs or other organs 
• You have a disorder that affects your blood clotting e.g. protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, antithrombin-III deficiency, Factor V Leiden or antiphospholipid antibodies
• 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 high blood pressure
• You have high cholesterol or triglycerides 
• You have or have ever had a migraine with aura 
• You have or have ever had breast cancer 
• You have ever had severe liver disease and have been told that your liver function test results are not back to normal yet
• You have ever had liver tumours  

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

• You have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis 
• You have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• You have haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)
• You have sickle-cell anaemia 
• You have inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) 
• You have high cholesterol (hypertriglyceridaemia) or a positive family history of this condition
• You need an operation and will be off your feet for an extended period
• You have inflammation in the veins under the skin
• You have varicose veins 
• You have diabetes
• You or a close relative has had problems with your heart or circulation, such as high blood pressure
• You or a close relative has had problems with blood clotting 
• You have porphyria
• You are overweight or obese 
• You have migraines
• You have any illness that worsened during pregnancy or while taking the pill 

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 this product.

You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication: 

• Medication used to treat epilepsy
• Medication used to treat HIV and hepatitis C (so-called protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) 
• The antifungal medicine griseofulvinin 
• Barbiturates 
• The herbal remedy, St John’s Wort

Age restrictions 

We cannot supply this product from our clinic to anyone under the age of 18.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take this product if you are pregnant. Femodene ED is not recommended 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 using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.