Millinette Pill
- 99% effective when taken properly
- Monophasic combined pill
- Available as a 3 or 6 month course
What is Millinette?
Millinette is an oral contraceptive pill that contains two active ingredients, gestodene and ethinylestradiol, which are synthetic female sex hormones.
Millinette is a monophasic combined pill; this means that each pill in the pack contains the same dose of gestodene and ethinylestradiol.
You must have a prescription to buy Millinette.
What is Millinette used to treat?
Millinette tablets work to prevent women from becoming pregnant. When taken correctly, they are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
If you start to take this pill during the first five days of your menstrual cycle, you will be protected against pregnancy immediately.
How does Millinette work?
Millinette prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg. This contraceptive pill also thickens the fluid in the cervix, making it much harder for sperm to reach the uterus.
Additionally, Millinette stops the lining of the womb from thickening enough for any fertilised egg to be implanted in the womb. This will also make periods lighter than usual.
Who can take Millinette?
Do not take Millinette without talking to your doctor if:
- You have ever had a heart attack or a stroke
- You have any unexplained vaginal bleeding
- You have or have ever had blood clots
- You have angina pectoris
- You have an impaired liver function
- You suffer from severe migraines
- You have any blood clotting disorders
- You have, have ever had, or have a family history of cancer of the cervix, breast, ovary or uterus
- You have severe diabetes
- You have high levels of fat in the blood
- You are allergic to this or any other medicines
- You have an eye disorder that is the result of circulatory problems
- You have very high blood pressure
- You suffer from any other illness not listed here
Read the patient information leaflet for a complete list of reasons why Millinette may not be suitable for you to take.
Can you buy Millinette over the counter?
No, Millinette is a prescription-only medicine (POM). To buy Millinette you must have a prescription from a doctor.
Can you buy Millinette online in the UK?
You can buy Millinette online from Medicine Direct if you have been prescribed it by a doctor. For one of our registered prescribers to issue you with a repeat prescription, you will need to complete our confidential online questionnaire; this will make sure Millinette is suitable for you.
If you order from our online pharmacy by 2pm, we can offer you next day delivery. Never buy any medication online unless it is from a fully registered UK pharmacy, like Medicine Direct.
Millinette alternatives
Various alternative forms of contraception are available to use if Millinette is not a suitable medication for you to take.
Alternative combined pills include:
Speak to your doctor if you wish to try a different form of contraceptive pill.
For more information on different types of contraception that may be suitable for you, we recommend visiting the Contraception Choices website.
