{"product_id":"qlaira-contraception","title":"Qlaira","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTaking Qlaira\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 tablet every day at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strip contains 26 coloured active tablets and 2 white inactive tablets. Choose the weekday sticker that starts with the day you begin taking Qlaira. If you start on a Wednesday, use the 'WED' sticker. Stick to the strip so that the first day is above the pill marked '1'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is now a day shown above every tablet to help you keep track. Follow the direction of the arrow on the wallet until all 28 tablets have been taken. Start the next strip the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, your period starts when you are taking the second dark red tablet or the white tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQlaira contains 28 pills per pack:  4 types of active pills, (2 dark yellow, 5 medium red, 17 light yellow, and 2 dark red) as well as 2 white, inactive pills. Each of the active tablets has different levels of hormones in them, and must be taken in the prescribed order for the pill to remain effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active hormones are estradiol and dienogest. These make it difficult for sperm to reach an egg, or for an egg to implant itself in the lining of the womb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is Qlaira?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen taken correctly, Qlaira is \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" 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 Qlaira if you’re sure you’re not pregnant.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long after taking Qlaira are you protected?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you start using Qlaira 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\u003eSide effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany women do not experience any side effects, however some will. These can include feeling sick, tummy pain, breast discomfort, irregular bleeding or headaches. In rare cases, some women develop blood clots or raised blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/6536\/pil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"3 Months","offer_id":42726830997692,"sku":"3869","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Months","offer_id":42726831030460,"sku":"3870","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Months","offer_id":42726831063228,"sku":"3871","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Qlaira_Contraceptive_pill.jpg?v=1743581760","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/qlaira-contraception","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}