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Mercilon

U.S. Name: Mercilon

Active Ingredients: Ethinylestradiol and Desogestrel

Brand Manufacturer: MSD

Manufacturer Location: Holland

Mercilon® birth control pill contains Ethinylestradiol and Desogestrel

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Local Name	Strength	Manufacturer		Size	Price	Qty	Total Price
Mercilon	0.15mg / 0.02mg	MSD	Brand	3x21	$45.00		$0.00
Feminet	0.15mg / 0.02mg	Dexcel	Generic	3x21	$44.00		$0.00

The FDA allows the importation of up to three months supply for personal use.
A valid prescription is required to buy Mercilon online.

Conditions Treated by Mercilon®

Alternative drugs that contain the same active ingredients: Belara, Cerazette, Diane, Evra, Gynera, Harmonet, Microdiol, Microgynon, Minesse, Nuvaring, Seasonique, Yasmin, Yaz

Mercilon® birth control is taken orally. Mercilon is a combination pill that contains Estrogen and progesterone components. The Estrogen part is a synthetic form of Estradiol called Ethinyl Estradiol. The synthetic progesterone in Mercilon is called Desogestrel.

Mercilon® is sometimes known as Marvelon®, depending on what country you are in. Mercilon®, Mircette® and Marvelon® are the same product though.

Mercilon is sold under various brand names like Marvelon and Mircette.

Conditions Treated by Mercilon®

Mercilon® is a brand of oral birth control medication. It is known as a combined birth control pill as it contains both Estrogena dn Progestogen compounds. Mini-pills only contain Estrogen. Unlike some other combined birth controls is not used for other purposes like clearing up acne, it does still help with other menstrual conditions like helping menstrual regulation, PMS and reduces menstrual cramping. The Progestin hormone in Mercilon® works in two ways to help prevent pregnancy. When the pill is taken orally the Progestin gets secreted into the bloodstream. This is where Mercilon® controls how you avoid becoming pregnant. The hormone controls when the egg is released from the ovaries and it also thickens the cervical mucus which blocks the sperm from reaching the egg. If the egg cannot be reached y the sperm then no pregnancy can happen!

Mercilon® Dosage Information

Typical dosage recommendations
Mercilon® birth control medication should be taken orally once once a day. It is advised to take Mercilon® at the same time every day. This will help you avoid missing doses by mistake. It will also better ensure that you remain covered with steady hormone levels throughout the month. You should take the very first dose of Mercilon® on the first day of your menstrual cycle, the day when your period begins. There are 28 pills in each strip, the last few of them are placebo pills. When you reach the end of the strip immediately start taking the next strip. There is no need to have a break in between packets like you have to do when taking some other brands of birth control. We like birth control that contains placebo pills, it just means that there is no need for calculation the break days and less chance that you might forget to start the next strip on time. All you have to do is work your way around the strip of tablets make sure that you take a pill once a day, at the same time every day.

Accidents do happen. If you skip a dose consult with your doctor or the Mercilon® packet insert which contains missed doses instructions. Missing a dose or being late for a dose can result the birth control being less effective, which leave you open to becoming pregnant.

Always keep a ready stock of Mercilon® in your medicine cabinet in case of missed doses or emergency.
Missing a dose
Mercilon® is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy but it's only this effective if it is used every day as prescribed. After 12 hours delay in taking a pill Mercilon® becomes ineffective and you are no longer protected against becoming pregnant. If you are a few hours later in taking the pill, take it as soon as possible and then take the next dose at the scheduled time. If you totally miss the dose and do not remember until you are about the take the next scheduled dose then take both doses at the same time. You are not protected from pregnancy when this happens so make sure you use a barrier contraceptive for 2 days afterwards to ensure that you are fully protected against pregnancy.

If you miss 3 doses of Mercilon® in a row then ask your doctor what to do. It's probably better to discard the current strip of pills and start a new pack instead. Always use a supplementary birth control method like condoms, spermicides etc when you miss a dose to avoid becoming pregnant.
Overdosing
Overdosing can happen by accident, especially when you have missed some doses and take multiple doses at the same time. Always consult with your doctor on what to do when you miss a dose of Mercilon®. This is especially important if it is the second time that you have missed a dose in the same strip of pills. If you have taken multiple Mercilon® doses and experience nausea, vomiting, extreme stomach pain and vaginal bleeding. then you could be suffering from an overdose. Contact your doctor immediately.

Mercilon® Side Effects

Like most medications and other brands of birth control, Mercilon® has side effects. Most Mercilon® side effects are nothing to worry about but some of them can be very serious. If the side effects last more than one day then consult with your doctor and consider changing birth control. The most common side effects of Mercilon® include nausea, headaches, depression, low libido, acne, breast pain, weight gain and changes to the menstruation like irregular bleeding or no bleeding. Even though these side effects sound minor you should let your doctor know about them.

It's possible that you can start feeling very tired or start experiencing vaginal infections, hair loss, painful periods, very heavy periods or start vomiting when taking Mercilon® birth control. If the side effects are affecting your quality of life then talk to your doctor about switching birth control. You might experience less side effects using a different method of birth control or a different strength birth control pill. Likewise, if you wear contact lenses and find that they are not as comfortable as they used to be or if you start developing skin rashes or get an ovarian cyst.

In rare cases Mercilon® can cause very serious side effects like blood problems, nipple discharge, gallstones, hearing loss, liver problems and high blood pressure. See the packet insert for full details of side effects. If you experience a sever side effect then stop taking Mercilon® immediately.

It’s rare but it is possible to have an allergic reaction to Mercilon®. If you start experiencing hives, difficulty in breathing, facial swelling, swelling of the lips, tongue or nose then go straight to the doctor and stop taking Mercilon® immediately. Other serious side effects may include sudden numbness or weakness, loss of sensation in certain parts of the body, severe headaches, confusion, problems with speech and hearing, blurred vision or balance.

Mercilon® Warnings

We do not advise using Mercilon® birth control if you are are over 44 years old. Mercilon® should also not be used if you are pregnant as it can harm the fetus as well as yourself. You should also avoid taking Mercilon® birth control straight after giving birth.

Try to avoid taking Mercilon® if you suffer or have suffered from the following conditions:
High blood pressure
Cancer
Disorders of the lung, liver or kidneys.
High Cholesterol
Heart attack or Stroke
Under-active thyroid
Depression
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Tuberculosis

Women who suffer from migraines, are overweight or suffer from cholesterol related problems should also not take Mercilon®.

Smokers should also avoid taking Mercilon®. Smoking while on birth control medication can increase the chances of blood clots, stroke or heart attack.

Taking Mercilon® with other medications can reduce the effectiveness of it as a birth control pill. Medications include antibiotics, vitamin tablets, hepatitis C medication and medication used for HIV/AIDS medication.

Mercilon® should not be taken if you are having any kind of surgery unless specifically recommended by your doctor and the surgical team.

Mercilon® is a form of birth control, does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Mercilon® Drug Interactions

Mercilon® birth control can interact with over the counter medications like vitamins, minerals and herbal products as well as prescription medications taken for other conditions. It’s best to avoid new medicinal drugs when you are on Mercilon®.

Never start any new birth control without discussing it with your personal doctor. Sometimes there can be drug interaction with other medications that you are taking. Sometimes Mercilon® is not a good choice for people with previous medical conditions.

Your doctor can advise you on all the benefits and risks of taking Mercilon®, and more importantly will confirm that it is suitable for you to take – before you start taking it.

The information about Mercilon® on this site is purely educational; it does not replace a doctor’s consultation.