Why has cilest been discontinued?
The letter states that this was a commercial decision to exit the oral hormonal contraceptive market and it is stressed that there are no safety, efficacy or quality issues with the product. Current supplies are expected to last until mid-July 2019.
What hormones does cilest contain?
Cilest is a combined hormonal contraceptive pill („the Pill‟). You take it to stop getting pregnant. This low-dose contraceptive contains two types of female sex hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. These hormones prevent an egg being released from your ovaries so you can‟t get pregnant.
Can everyday pill affect pregnancy?
Yes. Although birth control pills have a high success rate, they can fail and you can get pregnant while on the pill. Certain factors increase your risk of getting pregnant, even if you’re on birth control. Keep these factors in mind if you’re sexually active and want to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
Do you ovulate on the cilest pill?
Pills such as Cilest protect you against pregnancy because they contain two synthetic hormones similar to those produced by your body. While taking Cilest your ovaries will not release eggs, so there will be no eggs to be fertilised by the male sperm.
Is cilest a good pill?
Cilest is more than 99% effective when taken correctly, but missing pills, vomiting, diarrhoea and taking certain other medicines can make it less effective. See below. Cilest won’t protect you against sexually transmitted infections; you’ll still need to use condoms for that.
Is cilest still available?
Cilest has been discontinued. We offer its sister pill, Cilique, which contains the same ingredients and works in the same way.
Is cilest and Cilique the same?
As a generic version of Cilest®, Cilique® is considered bioequivalent to Cilest®. The difference to the UK brand product in the prescribing information is solely based on licencing processes and not on differences between the products or additional data5.
Can you get pregnant on cilest?
What if I get pregnant while taking Cilest? It’s extremely unlikely that you’ll get pregnant if you take Cilest correctly every day. But, if this does happen, there’s no evidence that the pills you have taken will harm the baby.
How does Cilest protect me against pregnancy?
Pills such as Cilest protect you against pregnancy because they contain two synthetic hormones similar to those produced by your body. While taking Cilest your ovaries will not release eggs, so there will be no eggs to be fertilised by the male sperm.
Can I take Cilest If I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
Cilest should not be used while breast feeding as it may reduce the amount of breast milk. You should have talked to your doctor about any present and past medical problems as listed above and have had a full examination, including a cervical smear and any necessary other tests, before starting to take the pill.
What are the signs and symptoms of headaches during pregnancy?
Common symptoms of headache during pregnancy. Headache pain may vary from one person to the next. You may have: dull ache. throbbing or pulsating pain. severe pain on one or both sides. sharp pain behind one or both eyes. Migraine pain may also include: nausea.
What are the Common side effects of birth control pills?
Common side effects include: Feeling sick. Abdominal pain. Headache. Breast pain or tenderness. Slight bleeding or spotting between periods in the first few months. Lighter periods or sometimes stopping of periods. Mood changes.