What is Mili?
The combination pill contains female hormones to prevent ovulation. Mili can also cause changes to your cervical mucus, uterine lining, and other tissues. Fertilized eggs find it more challenging to attach themselves to the uterus. Use Mili as a contraceptive to avoid pregnancy. This medicine is available in many different brands. This leaflet does not list all the available brands. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for Mili.
Side effects of Mili
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue.
Some birth control pills can cause severe side effects. Call your doctor immediately if:
- Signs of stroke: sudden numbness, weakness, or headache (particularly on one side), slurred or shaky speech, or problems with balance or vision;
- Signs of blood clots: sudden vision loss, chest pain that stabs, shortness of breath, blood in the cough, or pain or heat in both legs.
- Heart attack symptoms include chest pressure or pain, spreading pain to the jaw or shoulder area, nausea, and sweating.
- Liver problems: fatigue, nausea, stomach pains, dark urine and stools (clay-colored), jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, eyes, or skin;
- A severe headache that pounds your ears or neck;
- You may experience swelling of your ankles or feet, hands, or even both.
- Changes in migraine headache patterns or severity;
- Breast lumps;
- Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, fatigue, and mood changes.
Mili can cause the following side effects:
- Stomach pain, gas, nausea, vomiting;
- Breast tenderness
- Acne is a darkening or discoloration of the facial skin.
- Headaches, anxiety, and mood swings;
- Contact lenses: problems with them
- Weight changes;
- Bleeding
- Vaginal discharge or itching
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report adverse reactions by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Norethindrone, Provera, Levonorgestrel, Depo-Provera, Medroxyprogesterone, and Yaz
Warnings
Be wary of using birth control pills while you're expecting or have recently had a baby. Birth control pills should be avoided if: you are suffering from uncontrolled hypertension, heart problems, circulatory issues (especially in diabetes), liver diseases or liver cancers, migraine headaches that last for days, you're planning major surgery, you smoke, you're over 35 and you had a previous heart attack or stroke, a blood clot or jaundice due to pregnancy, birth control pills, or cancers of the breast, uterus, cervix, or vagina.Pill birth control can raise your chances of a stroke or heart attack. If you are older than 35 and smoke, it is not recommended that you take birth control pills.
Before you take this drug
Birth control pills may increase the risk of stroke or heart attack. If you suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes, have high cholesterol, or are overweight, you're at an even greater risk. The risk of stroke and blood clots is greatest during the first year you take birth control pills. After discontinuing birth control for four weeks, taking it again puts you at greater risk. The older you get, the greater your chance of having a stroke or heart attack. This risk is increased by the amount you smoke. If you are older than 35 and smoke, it is not recommended that you take combination birth-control pills. Avoid using Mili if pregnant. Tell your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or have missed more than two periods. Wait at least four weeks after giving birth if you've just had your baby.
If you are pregnant, or if:
- Untreated high blood pressure or hypertension;
- Heart disease (chest discomfort, coronary artery diseases, stroke history, blood clots, etc.)
- An increased risk for blood clots as a result of a blood disorder or heart disease;
- Circulatory problems, especially if they are caused by diabetes,
- An extensive history of cancers related to breast, uterus, cervix or vaginal or ovarian origin;
- Unusual vaginal bleeding was not checked by your doctor.
- Liver disease, or cancer of the liver;
- Severe migraine headaches, especially in older people over 35.
- If you take any hepatitis C medication containing ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir (Technivie).
If you've ever:
- If you have heart disease, blood clots, or high blood pressure,
- If you have high triglycerides or cholesterol or are overweight,.
- Depression;
- A seizure or migraine headache;
- Thyroid hyperactivity and gallbladder diseases.
- Liver or kidney disease
- Jaundice due to pregnancy or birth-control pills
- Menstrual irregularities
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease can manifest itself with lumps, nodules, or abnormal mammograms.
This medication can reduce the production of breast milk. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding.
How to take Mili?
Read and follow all instructions or guides included with your medication and follow all the directions listed on the prescription label. When you start taking this medication, it is possible that you will need to use a backup birth control method, like condoms with spermicide. You should follow your doctor's advice. One pill per day is recommended, but no more than one every 24 hours. Start a fresh pack of pills the next day when the old ones run out. If you don't take one daily pill, it is possible to become pregnant. These pills are designed to remind you of your normal cycle. Usually, your period begins when you use these pills. You might experience bleeding during your first three months. If the bleeding persists or worsens, inform your physician. If you have severe diarrhea or vomiting, use backup birth control. You may have to temporarily stop taking this medication if you are going through major surgery or if you will need long-term rest. You should let any doctor who treats you know you're taking estradiol and levonorgestrel. You will have to see your doctor frequently if you are taking birth-control pills. Keep this medication at room temperature, away from direct heat or moisture.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Please read the directions that come with your medication. You are more likely to become pregnant if you miss a pill.Take two active pills the next day if you forget. Take 1 pill a day until the remainder of the package.If you missed two active pills consecutively during the first or second week, take two pills every day for two consecutive days as a solution. Take 1 pill per dose for the remainder of your pack. After missing a pill, use a backup birth control method for at least seven days.You should throw away the entire pack if there are two missing active pills. If you started on Day 1, you can start another pack that day. You can continue taking the pill until Sunday if you started on Sunday. Throw out the remaining pills on Sunday and begin a brand new package that same day.You can throw away the entire pack if you have missed three pills consecutively in the first, second, or third week. If you started on Day 1, you should start another pack the next day. YYou should continue taking a pill each day until Sunday if you started on that date. Throw out the remaining pills on Sunday and begin a brand new package that same day.You may miss two or more pills during the month. Call your doctor if you have missed a period in two consecutive months. You might be pregnant.You can throw away the missed pill and continue taking one pill per day until you finish your pack.
What happens if I overdose?
Dial 1-800-222-1222 immediately in the event of poison exposure or seek immediate medical care.
What should be avoided?
Don't smoke when taking birth-control pills, particularly if you are more than 35 years old.The use of birth control pills does not provide protection against sexually transmissible diseases, including HIV/AIDS. The only way to prevent these diseases is by using a condom.
Interaction with other drug
Herbal products, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and other drugs can affect the birth control pill. Birth control pills can be less effective when taking certain drugs. This may lead to pregnancy. Inform your doctor of all the medications you are taking and those that you stop or start using.
