Prescriptions Dispensed from Canada * are Dispensed by:
Candrug
ID#18985
604.543.8711
Pharmacy Manager:
Amarjit Mann

Pharmacy Address:
202A, 8322-130th Street
Surrey, BC
Canada
V3W 8J9
Toll Free:1-866-995-7387

(*Not all prescriptions dispensed by Candrug.)

Demulen 30  Information
This medication is an estrogen and progestin combination pill that is used for the prevention of pregnancy. It works by preventing ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and causing changes in the mucus of the cervix which make it difficult for sperm to penetrate and for an egg to implant. They may also be taken to regulate the menstrual cycle.

Demulen 30  Directions
21-day pack: One tablet daily for 21 days, then take no pills for 7 days, then repeat the cycle. 28-day pack: One tablet daily for 21 days, then one "reminder" pill daily for 7 days, then repeat the cycle. Talk with your doctor about the best time to start your pills. The first day of your menstrual period (bleeding) is known as "Day 1". Your doctor may have you start your pills on the first Sunday after your period starts or on Day 1 of your period. The pills should be taken approximately the same time every day. It may be advisable to use a second method of birth control (e.g., latex condoms and spermicidal foam or gel) for the first seven days of the first cycle of pill use. Many women have spotting or light bleeding or may feel sick to their stomach during the first three months taking the pill. If you do feel sick, do not stop taking the pill. The problem will usually go away. If it does not go away, check with your doctor or clinic.

It is very important that you take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss pills at any time, the risk of becoming pregnant increases. If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember, and take the next pill at the usual time. This means that you might take two pills in one day. Demulen 30  Side Effects
The following side effects may go away as your body becomes used to the medicine; check with your doctor if the following side effects continue or become bothersome:

abdominal cramping or bloating , acne (usually less common after three months of treatment, and may improve if acne already exists) , breast pain, tenderness, or swelling dizziness , nausea , swelling of ankles and feet , unusual tiredness or weakness , and vomiting.

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.