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Cerelle is a progestogen only contraceptive pill, commonly referred to as a mini pill. It contains the active ingredient desogestrel, which is an artificial version of the female sex hormone progesterone. It is also available as a branded medication under the name Cerazette.
Name & Dosage | x3 x 28 Tablets (3 Month Course) |
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Cerelle 75mcg x 28 Tablets (3 Month Course) |
£14.95 |
Cerelle is a contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It is a progestogen-only pill (POP), also known as the mini pill. It contains 75 micrograms of desogestrel, a female sex hormone. Cerelle is medically equivalent to Cerazette.
Cerelle works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. It also works by thickening the entrance of the womb so that sperm cannot enter, as well as creating a hostile environment within the womb, so that an embryo cannot grow.
If you are not using hormonal contraception, you should take Cerelle on the first day of your period. You will be protected from day 1 and will not need to use additional contraceptive measures. If you take Cerelle on day 2-5 of your period, you will need to us additional contraceptive measures for 7 days.
You can start taking Cerelle the day after your last pill. If you have a 7 day break, or your packet contains 7 inactive pills, you should not have the 7 day break or take the 7 inactive pills. If you are using a vaginal ring or a contraceptive patch, start taking Cerelle the day you remove the patch or ring.
If you start taking Cerelle after your pill free interval, or ring/patch free break, you can start taking Cerelle the day after the break (at the latest). You will need to use additional contraceptive measures for 7 days if you choose to do this.
You can stop taking the mini pill and start taking Cerelle on any day. You will be protected from pregnancy and do not need to use any additional barrier methods of contraception.
You can start taking Cerelle between day 21 and 28 after childbirth. If you start any later, you will need to use additional contraceptive measures for the first 7 days of taking the pill. If you have already had sex, you should check to make sure that you are not pregnant before starting the pill.
If you vomit or have diarrhoea within 3-4 hours after taking Cerelle, you may not be fully protected and will need to take another tablet when you feel well. If you take the replacement tablet within 12 hours of your usual dose, you will be protected.
If you continue to have vomiting and diarrhoea, take your tablet at the normal time, but use extra contraception for 7 days after you have taken a pill without vomiting or experiencing diarrhoea.
Cerelle is 99% effective providing it is taken correctly and the absorption of tablets are not affected by vomiting, diarrhoea or drug interactions.
You should not use Cerelle if you have any of the following:
If you have any of the following, you should speak to your doctor before using Cerelle:
Cerelle may interact with other medication, and you should make your doctor or pharmacist aware of any medication you are taking. If you are taking Cerelle and visit your doctor, pharmacist, or dentist, you should let them know you are taking Cerelle as some medication may make the pill less effective. Medication that may interact with Cerelle include medicines used for treating:
It is unlikely that you get pregnant unless you are rightly taking the pill without missing any tablet. But in case if you get pregnant stop taking Cerelle and consult you, doctor. Cerelle does not do any harm to the baby.
Take one tablet at the same time every day. The pills come in strips which are marked with the days of the week. Start taking tablets from the top row of the packet, on the correct day which is mark. For example, if it is Thursday, take a tablet from the blister on the top row, which is marked “Thu”.
These tablets can be taken with or without food, and should be swallowed whole.
Not everyone experiences side effects, but as with all medication, they are a possibility.
Common side effects (affecting up to 10% of users) include:
You should read the Patient Information Leaflet for a full list of side effects. If you have any concerns, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. You can report side effects directly via www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
If you experience any of the following, you should seek urgent medical advice:
Cerelle can be taken by women who are breastfeeding. A small amount of the drug passes into the milk, which is not harmful to the nursing child. It also does not affect the quality or quantity of milk produced.
Cerelle is a contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy.
For more information about the contraceptive pill Cerelle, take a look at the patient information leaflet below:
To find out more information about Cerelle, visit the NHS website.
Superintendent Pharmacist
Written by Chemist Click
First created 23rd April 2025
Last reviewed 1st October 2025
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