Slynd Contraceptive Pill

Buy Slynd 4mg Tablets

Slynd 4mg Tablets is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. 

Like other hormonal contraceptives, Slynd does not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). To protect yourself from STDs and pregnancy, you must also use a barrier method of contraception, such as a condom. 

How Slynd 4mg Tablets work

Slynd contains the female hormone drospirenone. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovaries. 

It also changes the consistency of the cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to reach the egg.

Directions

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

Each blister contains 24 white active tablets and 4 green placebo tablets. The tablets are arranged in order. 

Take one tablet daily with water. Start by taking the first white tablet in the upper left corner, following the direction of the arrows and numbers on the blister.

The first tablet should be taken on the first day of your period. You should take the white active tablet for 24 days and then the green placebo tablet for 4 days. You must then start a new pack straight away without a break.

To help you keep track, there are 7 stickers provided with the days of the week on them. Choose the sticker that corresponds with the day of the week you start taking your tablets. If you start your tablets on a Thursday, use the sticker labelled ‘Thur’ and place it on the blister over the words ‘place day label here’ so the first day is above the tablet marked ‘start’. The arrows and numbers show how you should take your pills.

If you miss a pill or experience severe diarrhoea or vomiting, please refer to the patient information leaflet for advice, as you may not be fully protected against pregnancy.

When you can start taking Slynd

If you have not used a hormonal contraceptive in the last month 

Start taking Slynd on the first day of your period. You will be protected against pregnancy straight away. 

Changing from a combined pill, vaginal ring or transdermal patch 

Start taking Slynd on the day after the last active tablet of your previous pill pack. You can also start taking Slynd on the day your vaginal ring or transdermal patch is removed. 

You may also start Slynd the day after you take your last tablet or your ring or patch has been removed. If you choose to take it on the following day, you must use an additional barrier method of contraception (condom) for the first 7 days.

Changing from another progestogen-only pill (POP)

You can stop taking your current POP any day and start taking Slynd the following day. You will not need to use additional contraception.

Changing from a progestogen-only injection or implant or a progestogen-releasing intrauterine system (IUS)

You should start Slynd the day when your next injection is due or on the day your implant or your IUS is removed. You will not need to use additional contraception. 

After having a baby

You can start taking Slynd between days 21-28 after giving birth. If you begin after day 28 but before your period has returned, you must make sure you are not pregnant before starting the tablets. You must also use a condom for the first 7 days.

After a miscarriage or abortion

You must follow the advice of your doctor.

Side effects

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

• Headaches
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain 
• Changes in sex drive
• Altered mood
• Acne 
• Weight gain 
• Breast pain
• Painful periods 
• Bleeding 
• Irregular periods 

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. 

Breast cancer has been found slightly more often in women who take the pill; however, this is very rare. When you stop taking the pill, the risk of breast cancer gradually decreases.

The risk of a stroke is slightly higher in women with high blood pressure when taking progestogen-only pills. Again, this is very rare.

With progestogen-only pills, there is a slightly increased risk of thrombosis (formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel) but this is very rare. The risk is higher if a family member has had thrombosis at a young age. The risk is also higher in people with obesity, prolonged immobilisation, major surgery and major trauma.

If you expereince any of the following side effects, stop taking Slynd and seek medical treatment immediately:

• Severe pain or swelling in your legs, unexplained chest pains, breathlessness and an unusual cough, especially coughing up blood
• A sudden severe stomach ache or you look jaundiced
• You feel a lump in your breast 
• You have a sudden or severe pain in the lower abdomen or stomach area 
• You have unusually heavy vaginal bleeding 

Warnings

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

• You have a blood clot in a blood vessel e.g. legs or lungs
• You have or have ever had liver disease and your liver function is still not normal 
• You have renal failure 
• You are suspected to have a cancer that is sensitive to sex steroids e.g. breast cancer
• You have unexplained vaginal bleeding

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

• You have ever had thrombosis 
• You have liver cancer, jaundice or liver disease, and your liver doesn’t work properly
• You have ever had breast cancer
• You have or have had chloasma 
• You have diabetes 
• You have high blood pressure
• Your kidneys are not functioning well

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:

• Epilepsy medication e.g. primidone, phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, felbamate, lamotrogine and topiramate
• Tuberculosis medication e.g rifampicin 
• Hepatitis C medication e.g. boceprevir and telaprevir
• Medication for high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs e.g. bosentan 
• The herbal remedy St John’s wort
• Medication for certain bacterial infections e.g. clarithromycin and erythromycin
• Medication for fungal infections e.g. fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole and voriconazole 
• Medication for certain heart disorders e.g. diltiazem
• Cyclosporine, which is used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs 
• Certain diuretics 

Age restrictions 

We are unable to prescribe this product from our clinic to anyone under 18 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take this product if you are pregnant. Slynd is safe to take 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. 

Food and drink

Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice when taking Slynd. Grapefruit-containing foods may increase the side effects of oestogens. 

Storage information

Store below 25°C 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.