Rigevidon Pill

What is Rigevidon?

Rigevidon is a combined oral contraceptive pill that is taken by women to prevent pregnancy.

It contains two active ingredients, the female hormones levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol. Rigevidon is known as a monophasic combined pill, which means that each pill contains the same dose of these hormones.

When used correctly, it is more than 99% effective at preventing women from getting pregnant. You need a prescription to buy Rigevidon. 

How does Rigevidon work for birth control?

Rigevidon contains ethinylestradiol, which is an oestrogen, and levonorgestrel, which is a progestogen. These hormones work to prevent pregnancy in three different ways:

• They stop an egg from being released from the ovary each month.
• They thicken the fluid in your cervix, which makes it much harder for sperm to reach an egg.
• They alter the lining of the womb, which makes it harder for a fertilised egg to grow there.

Please remember, this method of contraception will only work to prevent pregnancy. Rigevidon will not protect you from catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as AIDS or chlamydia. You will still need to use a condom for this kind of protection.

Who can take Rigevidon?

When you start taking Rigevidon, your doctor will wish to see you for regular check-ups.

Do not take Rigevidon if any of the following applies to you:

• You are allergic to levonorgestrel, ethinylestradiol or any of the other ingredients contained in this pill (please refer to the Ingredients tab for full details)
• You have or have ever had a blood clot in a blood vessel in the leg, lung or other organs
• You have very high blood pressure
• You have ever had a stroke or heart attack
• You have diabetes that affects your blood vessels
• You have any medical condition that puts you at a higher risk of a heart attack
• You are currently pregnant or think you might be pregnant
• You have any unexplained vaginal bleeding
• You have ever suffered migraine with visual disturbances, abnormal touch sensation, or movement
• You have ever had liver disease or liver tumours
• You have breast cancer or any other type of cancer
• You have or have ever had any eye disorders
• You have heart disease or fluctuations in your heart's rhythm

Can you buy Rigevidon over the counter?

Rigevidon is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It cannot be bought over the counter and must be prescribed by a doctor.

Can you buy Rigevidon online?

You need a prescription to order Rigevidon tablets. You can buy Rigevidon online from Medicine Direct by completing an online consultation with a registered doctor or pharmacist. Just fill out a simple and confidential questionnaire and your answers will be reviewed by a medical professional.

We offer next day delivery on all orders placed by 2pm.

Alternatives to Rigevidon

There are many different contraceptive pills available to buy from Medicine Direct if Rigevidon tablets are not suitable.

Alternative pills include:

• Microgynon
• Cerazette
• Dianette
• Femodene
• Norgeston

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about an alternative for Rigevidon if you wish to try a different form of contraceptive pill.

If you wish to try a new form of contraception altogether, you can speak to your doctor about trying one of the following:

• Contraceptive injection
• Contraceptive patch
• Condoms
• Intrauterine device (IUD)
• Contraceptive implant

For more information on different types of contraception that may be suitable for you, we recommend visiting the Contraception Choices website.