Is cilest no longer available?
The manufacturer of Cilest® (norgestimate and ethinylestradiol) has written to healthcare professionals advising that this product will be discontinued with effect from July 2019.
Why is cilest discontinued?
The letter states that this was a commercial decision to exit the oral hormonal contraceptive market and it is stressed that the are no safety, efficacy or quality issues with the product. Current supplies are expected to last until mid-July 2019.
What is cilest called now?
I was previously on CILEST® and have now been changed to CILIQUE® – what is the difference? These pills contain exactly the same active ingredients in the same quantities, but they are made by different manufacturers and therefore have different names.
What is the difference between cilest and Cilique?
As a generic version of Cilest®, Cilique® is considered bioequivalent to Cilest®. The difference to the UK brand product in the prescribing information is solely based on licencing processes and not on differences between the products or additional data5.
Can you buy cilest online?
It is only available with a doctor’s prescription. Order your repeat supply of Cilest online – our service is discreet and fast. To place your order, fill in our brief assessment questionnaire. One of our online doctors will review your order and check whether you can continue taking the pill.
Is Cilique same as Lizinna?
There are currently two alternatives to Lizinna Pill Cilest that are available in the UK, Lizinna and Cilique. They both contain the same active hormones, progestogen and oestrogen.
Does cilest pill make you gain weight?
Mood changes. However, there’s no evidence that the pill causes depression. Fluid retention. However, there’s no evidence the pill causes weight gain.
Can Yasmin cause hair loss?
However, some women’s hair follicles are sensitive to even normal or sub-normal amounts of male hormones, while others only experience hair loss when they have excess amounts – if at all. Examples of anti-androgenic contraceptive pills are Yasmin, Dianette and Cileste.
Can cilest cause weight gain?
Is Cilique pill good?
A reliable combined contraceptive pill containing ethinylestradiol and norgestimate. Cilique is 99% effective as birth control when taken correctly.
Is cilest a good pill?
Cilest is more than 99% effective when taken correctly, but missing pills, vomiting, diarrhoea and taking certain other medicines can make it less effective. See below. Cilest won’t protect you against sexually transmitted infections; you’ll still need to use condoms for that.
Are cilest and microgynon the same?
The monophasic 21 pack contains the same hormone dose every day, before your seven day break. brands include: Microgynon, Cilest, Brevinor.
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