{"product_id":"femodene-and-femodene-ed-contraception","title":"Femodene \u0026 Femodene ED","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Femodene \u0026amp; Femodene ED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take Femodene\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost women choose to take 1 pill daily for 21 days, then have a 4 or 7-day break before starting the next pack. During this break you’re likely to have a withdrawal bleed. This is like a period but isn’t one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also take Femodene as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTricycling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 1 pill daily for 9 weeks without a break. After 9 weeks (3 packs of pills) take a 4 or 7 day break and then start the cycle again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 1 pill daily without a break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible extended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 1 pill daily for at least 21 days. If you get bleeding that’s unacceptable to you, take a 4-day break. On the fifth day start taking the pill daily again and don’t have another break for at least 21 days. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take Femodene ED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Femodene ED pack contains a 3-week supply of active pills, as well as 1 week of larger inactive pills (containing no active ingredients).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 active pill daily at the same time for 21 days. Then take 1 inactive pill daily for 7 days – during this week you may have a period. Start taking the active pills the day after the last inactive pill. You should be taking a pill every day, which some women find easier to remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFemodene side effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany women do not experience any side effects, however some will. These can include headaches, period pain, breast sensitivity, feeling sick or tummy pain. Rarely, some women develop blood clots. This pill carries a slightly higher risk of blood clots than others. If you have any concerns, send us a message via your \u003ca href=\"\/account\"\u003eaccount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the patient information leaflet. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is Femodene?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen taken correctly, Femodene is  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/contraception\/combined-contraceptive-pill\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e99% effective\u003c\/a\u003e in preventing pregnancy. If it’s not always taken correctly roughly 9 out of 100 women will get pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are vomiting or have severe diarrhoea you may not be protected against pregnancy. If this happens, continue to take the pill as usual but use a condom whilst you're ill. If this continues for more than 24 hours you should follow the same steps as a missed pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note – you should only start Femodene if you’re sure you’re not pregnant.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long after taking Femodene are you protected?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you start using Femodene on days 1-5 of your period, you should be protected from pregnancy immediately, provided you don’t have a short or irregular menstrual cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you start after day 1 and have short\/irregular menstrual cycle you’ll need to use condoms for 7 days if you have sex. Your clinician will be able to advise if you need to use extra contraception in the first 7 days if you have sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf you miss taking Femodene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis depends on when and how many pills are missed. Missing one pill, at any time, does not compromise contraception. Missing two or more pills or starting a new pack late might affect your contraceptive cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 48 hours since your last pill – take your next pill as soon as you remember and continue the rest of the pack as usual. This might mean you need to take 2 pills on 1 day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 48 hours – this depends on when you last took your pill and where you are in your pill packet. Please check the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/1123\/pil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e for further information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"Femodene \/ 3 Months","offer_id":44610214166716,"sku":"3839","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Femodene \/ 6 Months","offer_id":44610214854844,"sku":"3840","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Femodene \/ 12 Months","offer_id":44610214887612,"sku":"3841","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Femodene ED \/ 3 Months","offer_id":44610214199484,"sku":"3842","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Femodene ED \/ 6 Months","offer_id":44610214920380,"sku":"3843","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Femodene ED \/ 12 Months","offer_id":44610214953148,"sku":"3844","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Femodene_Contraceptive_pill.jpg?v=1743581312","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/femodene-and-femodene-ed-contraception","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}