Lovima 75mcg Film-Coated Tablets 28s
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Lovima 75mcg Film-Coated Tablets 28s
Tuesday, 24 Dec 2024
Medication features
Progestogen-Only Pill
Lovima 75 microgram tablets are a progestogen-only contraceptive pill (POP) containing desogestrel, designed to prevent pregnancy. When taken correctly, Lovima is up to 99% effective.
- Proven effective and safe contraception
- Clinically proven to be 99% effective
- Available without prescription
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Overview
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Buy Lovima online - OTC Mini-Pill
For the first time, in July 2021, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved the over-the-counter sale of Lovima, a daily desogestrel-based contraceptive pill, without a prescription.
Women in the UK can now purchase Lovima, a daily progestogen-only contraceptive desogestrel pill, over the counter from high street pharmacies, Gp or online without a prescription.
This approval marked a significant advancement in women's health, offering an accessible option for reliable contraception.
In September 2023, Maxwellia launched LoviOne®, an emergency contraceptive pill, further enhancing over-the-counter contraceptive choices.
Both Lovima and LoviOne are available online and at participating pharmacies, providing women with greater control over their reproductive health.
Lovima 75 mcg Tablets quick overview:
✅ Type: Progestogen-only contraceptive pill (POP) with desogestrel, 99% effective with correct use.
✅ How it Works: Inhibits ovulation and thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm movement.
✅ Usage: Take one tablet daily at the same time, continuously without breaks.
✅ Side Effects: May include irregular periods, nausea, headache, mood changes, low libido, weight gain, breast tenderness, and acne.
✅ Missed Dose: If under 12 hours late, take as soon as remembered. Over 12 hours, take one tablet immediately and use backup contraception for 7 days.
What is Lovima and what is it used for?
Lovima is a contraceptive pill with 99% efficacy to prevent pregnancy. It contains desogestrel, and you have to take it daily at the same time at the start of your menstrual cycle.
Lovima tablet is perfect for those women who can not tolerate combined pills containing estrogen. You can buy this mini-pill or progestogen-only pill (POP) online without a prescription.
Before starting Lovima, you don’t need a blood pressure check because it doesn’t typically affect blood pressure. It’s also common to have irregular periods or even no periods while taking it, which is normal with this type of pill.
How quickly does Lovima pill work?
The effectiveness of Lovima depends on what day/time in your menstrual cycle you take it. If you take it on the first day of your cycle, it starts working quickly.
If you take it on day 2 of your cycle, you will need extra contraception, such as condoms, for the first 7 days to prevent pregnancy.
Where to buy Lovima pill UK?
If you want to buy Lovima pill online, buy it via our UK-registered online pharmacy i.e. Ashcroft Pharmacy. We offer free consultation, fast delivery, and Lovima pills at competitive prices.
Just answer a few questions, our pharmacist will evaluate whether Lovima is the best for you, and we will deliver your product via fast and discreet delivery.
How many tablets are in each Lovima pack, and what are the recommended supply quantities for first-time and repeat users?
✅ Each Lovima pack contains 28 tablets, providing a 28-day supply. For first-time users, a 3-month supply (84 tablets) is recommended to ensure the pill suits you.
✅ For repeat users over 18, up to a 12-month supply (336 tablets) may be provided. Women under 18 should be limited to a 3-month supply to allow regular health assessments.
Alternative hormonal contraceptive pills
The other hormonal contraceptive options are:
Hana Pill: Contain the same active ingredient (desogestrel) as present in Lovima.
Combined Pill (COC): Pills like Microgynon 30, Yasmin, and Rigevidon contain estrogen and progesterone, regulating periods, providing contraception, and treating acne.
Author
| Name | Mr Suhail Jamil |
| Role | Superintendent Pharmacist |
| GPhc Number | 2069518 |
Resources
https://www.lovima.com/about-lovima/
Lovima Patient Information Leaflet (Last Accessed 7 NOV 2024)
Lovima Official Website (Last Accessed 8 NOV 2024)
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) (Last Accessed 8 NOV 2024)
Directions
What to consider before taking Lovima pill?
While taking Lovima desogestrel 75 mcg tables, remember that it does not protect you against STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) or AIDS (HIV infection. For this, you have to use condoms.
Moreover, you must ❌ not take Lovima if you:
❌ Have thrombosis (formation of blood clot) or pulmonary embolism (when a blood clot blocks the arteries of your lungs).
❌ Symptoms of thrombosis are unusual cough, breathlessness, swelling or severe pain in your legs, coughing up blood, and unexplained pain in the chest.
❌ Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
❌ Have liver disease or jaundice (whites of the eye and yellowing of the skin).
❌ Have or are at risk of having cancer under the influence of sex steroids, such as uterine cancer, breast cancer, or ovarian cancer.
❌ Have an allergy to desogestrel, soya, peanut, or any other ingredient present in this medicine.
❌ Have high blood pressure, diabetes, or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
How to start using Lovima pill properly?
Before taking Lovima, carefully read the patient leaflet. Moreover:
Each Lovima strip contains 28 tablets, for 28-days. Begin taking Lovima on the first day of your period for immediate protection.
Take one tablet at the same time every day without breaks between packs. If starting between days 2 to 5 of your cycle, use additional contraception for the first 7 days.
- Swallow the tablet with a glass of water daily at the same time.
- When one pack is finished, start the new one on the next day without any break.
Can I take Lovima while on antibiotics?
Certain antibiotics such as rifampicin or rifabutin can interfere with Lovima and alter its effectiveness. So, consult your doctor for better advice or combination and to avoid serious complications.
How to store Lovima?
You must store Lovima away from children’s reach. Also:
✅ Check the expiry date before using Lovima. If its expiry date has passed, do not take it.
✅ Dispose of the medicine according to your doctor or pharmacist’s instructions. Do not throw away Lovima in household waste or wastewater; helping you protect your environment, pets, and other people.
Warnings
Warning and Precautions of Lovima
The warning and precautionary measures before and while taking Lovima are:
Read the patient leaflet carefully.
⚠️ Lovima contains desogestrel as an active ingredient and can increase the risk of breast cancer. So, while taking Lovima, monitor your breasts regularly.
⚠️ It can increase the risk of blood clot formation. If you get symptoms of a blood clot, visit your doctor immediately.
⚠️ Lovima can interact with certain prescription and OTC drugs. If you are taking any other drug, consult your doctor before taking Lovima.
⚠️ It contains lactose and soy. If you are allergic to soy or peanuts or have intolerance to some sugar, do not use Lovima.
⚠️ While taking Lovima you will have a different bleeding pattern than your usual menstrual cycle like heavy, less, irregular, or no bleeding at all. It is a common effect of Lovima and you do not have to worry about it.
⚠️ If you have tuberculosis, epilepsy, or chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, especially on the face), do not take Lovima.
⚠️ Lovima can cause ectopic pregnancy. If you experience sudden or severe pain in your stomach area or lower abdomen with or without vaginal bleeding, consult your doctor immediately.
⚠️ It also causes psychiatric disorders in some women, causing depression and anxiety and leading to suicidal thoughts. If you experience mood changes, contact your doctor.
Interaction of Lovima with Other Drugs
Lovima mini pill can interact with other OTC medicines, prescription drugs, minerals, herbal remedies, or vitamins. If you are taking any of these things, talk to your doctor before taking Lovima to avoid adverse effects.
Lovima can interact with:⚠️
- Medicine for tuberculosis — rifampicin or rifabutin
- Drugs for epilepsy — phenytoin, primidone, carbamazepine, topiramate, oxcarbazepine, felbamate, or phenobarbital.
- Depressive moods — the herbal remedy St John's wort
- Drugs for HIV infections — ritonavir, nelfinavir and nevirapine
- Medicine for Hepatitis C virus infections — boceprevir or telaprevir
- Drugs for bacterial infection — Clarithromycin or erythromycin
- Medicine for fungal infections — itraconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole, or griseofulvin
- Drugs for angina, high blood pressure (hypertension), or irregular heartbeat —- diltiazem
- Medicines containing cyclosporine
- Bosentan for Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Antiepileptics
- Calcium channel blockers
FAQ
What is Lovima and its uses?
Lovima, an oral contraceptive pill, is perfect for women of childbearing age. It is manufactured by Leon Pharma and contains a synthetic form of progesterone i.e. desogestrel, protecting from unintended pregnancies. It also prevents pregnancy even if taken 12 hours late.
Lovima does not contain estrogen, while combined pill (COC) contains 2 types of female sex hormones, i.e., estrogen and progesterone. So, if you are intolerant to estrogen, Lovima is the best option.
Is Lovima pills safe to take?
Lovima, once only available with a prescription, is now an over-the-counter contraceptive pill that women can buy safely and effectively.
It’s the first contraceptive pill that women can purchase online without needing a prescription from a doctor.
However, you must consult your doctor before taking Lovima to evaluate whether you have any history of medical conditions and whether Lovima is safe for you to avoid any adverse effects.
What Lovima does to prevent pregnancy?
Lovima contains desogestrel and mimics the female’s natural sex hormone, i.e., progesterone. It works in such a way that:
- Thicken the cervical mucus and prevent the sperm from reaching the uterus area.
- Prevent ovulation and stop the egg from being released.
- Besides its advantages, Lovima may cause vaginal bleeding at irregular intervals.
Will Lovima stop my period?
Lovima pill, also called progestogen-only pill or the “mini-pill”. may interfere with your menstrual cycle, causing spotting, irregular, light, heavy, or no bleeding at all. It is its common effect and you do not have to worry about it.
How do I switch to Lovima from another contraceptive?
If you want to switch to Lovima from another contraceptive, follow these steps:
Not Used any Hormonal Contraception Previously
If you have not used any hormonal contraception in the last month, wait for your period and take the first Lovima tablet on the first day of your cycle.
In this case, you do not need any extra contraception like condoms. However, if you take Lovima after the first day of your cycle, you will need extra contraception like condoms for the next 7 days.
Switching from Combined Pill (COC)
If you are switching from COC, take Lovima on the next day after your last active tablet. If you take a break between your last COC pill and the start of Lovima, you will need extra contraception like condoms for the next 7 days.
Switching from Vaginal Ring and Transdermal Patch
When switching from a vaginal ring or transdermal patch, take the first Lovima tablet on the day you remove the vaginal ring or transdermal patch.
In this case, you do not need extra contraception. However, if you take a break between removal of a vaginal ring or transdermal patch and starting of Lovima, you will need additional barriers like condoms for the next 7 days.
Changing from other Progestogen-only Pill
You can switch from other progestogen-only pills to Lovima on any day without the need of extra contraception.
Switching from Injection or Implant or Hormonal IUS
Take your first Lovima tablet on the day when your injection is due or on the day you have removed your IUS or implant. In this case, you do not need any additional contraception.
After the Birth of Baby
If you have recently given birth, you can take Lovima before the start of your period. If you take Lovima after 21 days of giving birth, you will need additional barriers like condoms for the next 7 days.
After Abortion or Miscarriage
After an abortion or miscarriage, take Lovima within 5 days. In this case, you will not need extra contraception like condoms.
What should I do if I have forgotten or missed a dose?
If you forget to take a Lovima pill and it is more than 12 hours, take your missed pill as soon as you remember. After this, take your next pill at the usual time.
It means you may need to take two pills a day. Moreover, you have to use extra contraception, such as condoms, for the next 7 days.
Besides that, if you forget to take your Lovima pill and it is less than 12 hours, take your pill as soon as you remember.
After this, take the next pill at the usual time. Lovima will still prevent pregnancy.
How does vomiting or diarrhea affect Lovima’s effectiveness?
If you vomit within 3 to 4 hours of taking Lovima, the pill will be considered missed, and you have to take the pill once your condition gets better.
However, if you have persistent or severe diarrhea or vomiting, it means Lovima is unable to be completely absorbed, and the contraceptive effect will be reduced.
In this case, you have to use extra contraception, such as condoms, for the next 7 days.
What to do If you take too much Lovima pill?
If you take too much Lovima, you may get mild symptoms like vomiting, nausea, or slight vaginal bleeding. No serious effects have been reported due to an overdose of Lovima.
What happens if you stop taking Lovima?
If you stop taking Lovima, your protection against pregnancy ends immediately. To avoid unintended pregnancy, start using another contraceptive method, like condoms, right away.
Your periods may take some time to return to normal; they often resume within four weeks, but this can vary for each person.
Can the Lovima Pill affect my body shape?
Lovima pills do not directly affect your body shape. It may cause mild effects like slight weight gain or water retention due to hormonal changes. This effect is temporary and settles on its own.
What does the pill do for my skin?
Lovima offers varied effects on your skin. Some experience minor skin changes like occasional breakouts or dryness, while others see improvement in acne. The effect varies and depends on your hormonal response and skin type.
Does Lovima cause acne?
Lovima can cause acne due to hormonal fluctuations. However, not everyone gets acne; the effect varies and depends on your skin type and other factors.
Is Lovima similar to cerazette?
Lovima is similar to Cerazette. Both contain desogestrel and are called progestogen-only pills or mini-pills. They work similarly, thickening cervical mucus, stopping ovulation, and preventing pregnancies.
Side Effects
Lovima pill side effects
While using Lovima desogestrel 75 mcg, some people may get unwanted side effects. The details are:
The common side effects of Lovima are:
These side effects affect 1 in 10 women and get settled with time as your body adjusts to the new medicine.
- Mood changes: depression, low mood, or anxiety
- Irregular periods, spotting, or no periods
- Low libido or sex drive
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Acne and spots
- Weight gain
- Breast pain or tenderness
- Lower back pain
- Dizziness
The uncommon side effects of Lovima are:
These side effects affect 1 in 100 women. If you get them, consult your doctor.
- Vaginal infection
- Vaginal dryness
- Difficulties in wearing contact lenses
- Hair loss
- Vomiting
- Painful periods
- Tiredness
- Ovarian cysts
- Breast enlargement
- High blood pressure
The rare side effects of Lovima are:
These side effects affect 1 in 1000 women. If you get them, seek emergency help or visit your doctor immediately.
- Breast secretion or leakage
- Thrush: fungal infection in the mouth, throat, or other parts of the body
- Skin problems such as hives, rash, or erythema nodosum
- Increased body hair
- Darker body hair
The serious side effects of Lovima are:
- Thrombosis
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Vaginal bleeding
- Angioedema — rapid swelling under the skin, difficulty breathing/swallowing, swollen tongue, face, or throat, and hives.
- Vaginal bleeding
If you get any of these conditions, seek medical help immediately.
Ingredients
Lovima Ingredients: What Does Lovima Contain?
Each Lovima tablet contains two types of ingredients:
Active ingredient: 75 micrograms of desogestrel
Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, povidone K30 (E-1201), maize starch, titanium dioxide (E-171), polyethylene glycol, soybean oil, stearic acid (E-570), colloidal hydrated (E-551), silica, colloidal anhydrous (E-551), d-α-Tocopherol (E307), and hypromellose 2910 (E464).
Delivery
Please note due to high volumes during a busy month, orders may be delayed by 24-48 hours so please order in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
Once your order has been approved by our UK medical team it will be dispatched via Royal mail. All orders are sent using a tracked and signed for service.
Royal Mail 48 (2-5 days) | £3.49
Estimated delivery within 2-3 working days. Excludes bank holidays. Not a guaranteed service.
Free delivery on orders over £50.
Royal Mail 24 (Next working day) | £4.99
Estimated delivery within 1 working day. Excludes bank holidays. Not a guaranteed service.
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | £9.95
Order by the 2:00 PM weekday cut-off time for guaranteed delivery by 1:00 PM the next business day.
Orders placed after the cut-off on Friday will be delivered on Tuesday.
Reviews
Lovima pill reviews
Lovima over-the-counter desogestrel pill has gained popularity and positive reviews from users due to its effectiveness and convenience.
Its accessibility without the need for prescription, ease of use, and fewer side effects compared to other combined pills make it the first choice for women who want protection from unplanned pregnancies.
If you want reliable contraception, Lovima is the best option.
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