Minikare

Minikare Tablet is “progesterone-only” oral contraceptive pill. Progesterone only pills contain the hormone progesterone, but don't contain estrogen. Minikare Tablet contains Lynestrenol, which is used to prevent pregnancy.

Take this medicine as per your doctor's advice. Take your tablet at about the same time everyday, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.

When you finish a pack, start the next pack straight away without having a break. You may have lighter, normal or no periods while taking it. Continue taking Minikare Tablet without waiting for your next period.

Minikare Tablet is more than 99% effective when taken correctly. This means fewer than 1 woman in 100 who uses the progestogen-only pill as contraception will get pregnant in 1 year. However, missing pills, vomiting, and diarrhea can make it less effective.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue the usual dosing schedule. However, if the dose was missed by more than 3 hours, you may not be totally protected against pregnancy. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms, at least for the next 7 days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing of doses may lead to unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting (blood stain). Consult your doctor if this persists.

If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking Minikare Tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take another dose.

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Minikare Tablet. Other common side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), acne, depression (sad mood), and breast pain. Most of them are temporary, if these persist, consult with your doctor.

The progesterone only pill can also be used by those women who are lactating. With progesterone only pills, you would stay away from the side effects of estrogen, which are usually associated with combined oral contraceptive pills.