Rigevidon - 3 month course

Order Rigevidon Contraceptive Pill Online

You can request to buy Rigevidon online from our UK registered online pharmacy and doctor service. After completing an online assessment, our doctors will review your suitability for a repeat supply of this medication. 

NOTE: We are only able to issue this item for patients who are already taking this medication. If you need to get started on the contraceptive pill, please see your GP or vist a family planning clinic.

Rigevidon is a popular combined oral contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It contains two ingredients to help prevent ovulation, and also to make it harder for sperm to reach the uterus. These are ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel, which are synthetic versions of the naturally occurring female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone.

As with any medication, there are potential side effects and risks associated with this medicine. It is important to continue to have all your regular check-ups with your own GP each year to make sure it is safe to continue taking Rigevidon.

How Does Rigevidon Work?

Rigevidon is a hormonal contraceptive with three main mechanisms of action. The main effect of the medicine is to prevent ovulation each month. This is the process of one of your ovaries releasing an egg.

It also works by thickening the natural mucus which occurs in the womb. This makes it more difficult for sperm to cross into the womb to fertilise an egg. Finally, it makes it harder for an egg to implant in the womb, by thinning the lining of the womb.

What should I do if I miss taking Rigevidon?

If you've missed a dose of Rigevidon but are not more than 12 hours late, you should take it as soon as you remember. Have your next dose as normal, even if this means taking two tablets at once. In this scenario, you will still be protected against pregnancy and do not require any extra precautions.

However, if you have forgotten to take 2 or more pills (or started your pack 2 days late), you will not be protected against pregnancy. This may also be the case if you are more than 12 hours late taking a tablet. You should take the missed pill as soon as possible, even if this means taking two tablets at once (but no more). You should continue taking the tablets as normal until you complete the pack.

You will not be protected from pregnancy for 7 days after remembering to take the missed pills, so you should use an alternative method of contraception (e.g a condom), or refrain from sex. 
You can also read our missed pill guide here.

• What is in Rigevidon?

  Rigevidon is a combined oral contraceptive pill. It contains two synthetic hormones, ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. These are synthetic versions of the naturally occurring hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. Combined oral contraceptives are different to another type of pill called progestogen only pill.

• How does Rigevidon work?

  Rigevidon works by tricking the body into thinking an egg has been released, by keeping hormone levels high. This prevents an egg from being released by the ovaries each month. The hormones also work by thickening the mucus lining of the womb, making it more difficult for sperm to pass through.

• When do I take Rigevidon?

  It is best taken at the same time each day. You should take one pill every day, for 21 days of your cycle. Rigevidon ED comes with an additional 7 inactive pills, which can be taken to help keep track of your pill-free days.

• How long after taking Rigevidon are you protected?

  If you started taking Rigevidon on days 1-5 of your period, you will be protected immediately in your next cycle. If you start taking Rigevidon after day 5 of your cycle you will not be protected from pregnancy straight away. You should use an additional contraception method for SEVEN DAYS until Rigevidon will offer protection against pregnancy.

• Are Rigevidon and Microgynon the same?

  Yes, Rigevidon, Levest, Microgynon and Ovranette pills all contain exactly the same hormones at the same strength and work in the same way. All are combined pills (combined oral contraceptives).

• What do I do if I miss a Rigevidon dose?

  If you miss a Rigevidon pill, you should take this as soon as possible, even if it means taking two pills at once. You can then continue taking your pills as normal, and still be protected. For a more detailed look at scenarios, see our missed pill guide.

• What are the side effects of Rigevidon?

  Common side effects of Rigevidon include nausea, headaches, breast pain, and mood swings or changes. Other side effects are possible but they are less common. See the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.

 Side Effects of Rigevidon

Common side effects include (contact your doctor is these persist or are uncomfortable):

• Headache / Migraine
• Depression or mood changes
• Nausea
• Breast pain
• Bleeding between periods / Change in vaginal discharge

Uncommon side effects of taking Rigevidon include (contact your doctor is these persist or are uncomfortable):

• Vomiting / Diarrhoea
• Breast enlargement
• Weight changes
• Vaginal infection
• Severe itching
• High or low blood pressure
• Acne
• Fluid retention

Rare, serious side effects (stop taking and contact your doctor):

• Hearing impairment
• Blood clots
• A slight increase in the risk of breast and cervical cancer
• Liver problems
• Severe allergic reaction

More information on side effects can be seen in the patient information leaflet.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

• Rigevidon PIL

Rigevidon is taken once daily, at around the same time each day. Rigevidon is a 21-day pill pack, meaning you take 21 tablets consecutively (starting on day 1 of your menstrual cycle), followed by a 7 day, pill-free break.

The pack is marked with the day of the week that each pill should be taken.