Cilest Contraceptive Pill (3 month course)

You can buy Cilest without a prescription, from our UK registered online pharmacy and doctor service. First, complete an online assessment, and our doctors will assess if we are able to issue a prescription. The service is for women who are currently taking and are stable on this pill.

Cilest is a combined hormonal contraceptive which prevents pregnancy when taken correctly. Cilest contains norgestimate and ethinylestradiol as active ingredients.

I Have Just Given Birth, When Can I Start Taking Cilest?

If you have just given birth and are not planning on breast feeding you can start taking Cilest 21 days after delivery if there have not been any complications and you are able to walk, in this case you will not need to use any additional contraceptives. However, if you delivery was more than 21 days ago you will have to use additional contraceptive measure for the first 7 day whilst taking Cilest.

What Is Cilest?

Cilest is a combined hormonal oral contraceptive pill, taken by women to prevent pregnancy.

What Is The Ingredient In Cilest?

Cilest contains the following active ingredients:

Ethinylestradiol
Norgestimate

What Do I Do If I Miss Taking My Cilest Pill?

If two or more pills are missed (ie more than 48 hours late), you should take the last pill missed immediately, even if it means taking two pills in a single day.

The rest of the pack should be taken as usual and additional precautions (eg, condoms or abstinence) should be taken for the next seven days.

If you've missed one pill anywhere in the pack or if you started a new pack one day late, you're still protected against pregnancy. However, you should take the last pill you missed, even if this means taking two pills in one day.

You can then continue the rest of the pack as normal.

For a full guide on missed pills, you can read more from the NHS 

Do I have To Take Cilest On A Full Stomach?

Cilest can be taken with or with out food.

Will Cilest Protect Me From Getting Sexually Transmitted Infections?

No, the only barrier methods of contraception such as condoms protect you from sexually transmitted infections.

Am I Still Protected If I Missed One Pill?

Yes, as long as you have only missed ONE tablet you will still be protected. You should take this tablet as soon as possible even if it means taking two tablets at the same time. You can read our missed pill guide.

For a full guide on missed pills, you can read more from the NHS here.

Can Cilest Be Taken Whilst Breastfeeding?

It is recommended that you do not take Cilest or any other combined hormonal contraceptives whilst breastfeeding as the hormones contain in them are excreted into breast milk.

Side Effects of Cilest
As with all medications, there are some side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Some of the more common sides effects associated with Cilest are stomach aches, headaches and painful periods.
Some of the more serious side effects are harmful blood clots in veins or arteries, fits, increase in blood pressure and breast cancer.

For a full list of side effects can be seen in the patient information leaflet and it is always advised you read this prior to taking any medication.

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.