About Minulet Tablets
Combined oral contraceptive
Used for
Usual adult dose
One tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a 7-day tablet-free break; follow the pack instructions.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Breast tenderness
- Irregular bleeding
Important warnings
- Increases risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.
- Not suitable for some people with migraine, clotting disorders, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- Smoking increases serious cardiovascular risks, especially after age 35.
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply, particularly soon after birth; suitability depends on timing and individual circumstances.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines, rifampicin, and rifabutin can reduce contraceptive effectiveness.
- St John's wort can reduce effectiveness.
- Some HIV or hepatitis medicines may interact.
- May affect other medicines, including lamotrigine.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.