{"product_id":"hana-75ug-desogestrel-tablets","title":"Hana 75µg desogestrel tablets","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##features##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProgestogen-only pill\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo prescription needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProtection against pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##end-features##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHana is a daily contraceptive pill taken orally to prevent pregnancy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHana is a mini pill (sometimes called a progestogen-only pill or POP) which contains 75µg of desogestrel, which is a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone. The advantage of taking desogestrel mini pills is that they give you protection against pregnancy, even if you take your pill up to 12 hours late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHana is available over the counter without the need for a prescription. It's over 99% effective when taken correctly.* Hana is more suitable for women who can't take combined contraceptive pills. Hana can also be used by women who are breast-feeding or cannot take oestrogen pills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHana is available both online and in-store. You must be over 18 to buy Hana online at LloydsPharmacy. If you're under 18, please visit your local pharmacy, GP or family planning clinic to find out which contraceptive options are available to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIs Hana safe to take?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe'll make sure the Hana pill is safe for you to take. Simply answer a set of few questions online when ordering and our pharmacist will review these to make sure Hana is the right pill for you. One of our pharmacists may get in touch with you to make sure you know about any possible side effects and how to take the pill correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note Hana won't protect your against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), only\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/lloydspharmacy.com\/collections\/condoms\" title=\"Condoms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econdoms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan protect you from these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow Hana works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHana works by releasing this hormone into your body, which prevents pregnancy by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrevents ovulation, stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThickening the mucus in the cervix, making it harder for sperm to reach an egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHana does not work as an emergency contraceptive. If it's taken every day it will protect against a pregnancy in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat other contraceptive pills are available?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf Hana isn't right for you our\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/uk\/contraception?\u0026amp;utm_source=LP_\u0026amp;utm_medium=Referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=LP_Hana\u0026amp;utm_content=Contraception%20\" title=\"Online Doctor Service\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOnline Doctor service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecould help. They offer a range of contraceptive pills. Simply select your contraception, answer a few simple questions. If appropriate, one of the clinicians will approve the prescription and you can have it delivered or pick it up in your local LloydsPharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you're not sure what you need you can click help me choose contraception' and we'll recommend a range of contraceptive options to suit your needs. These recommendations will be based on your preferences, medical history and any side effects you've had in the past when using other contraceptives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures of Hana 75µg desogestrel tablets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffectively protects against pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable without a prescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProgestogen-only pill\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo pill free break between packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Faculty of Sexual \u0026amp; Reproductive Healthcare. FSRH Clinical Guideline: Progestogen-only Pills (March 2015, Amended April 2019) - Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare [Internet]. Fsrh.org. 2019 [cited 3 March 2019]. Available from: https:\/\/www.fsrh.org\/standards-and-guidance\/documents\/cec-ceu-guidance-pop-mar-2015\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e28 tablets \/ 84 tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen of childbearing age\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarnings and cautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHana is suitable for lots of women, but you shouldn't take it:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you have cancer that is affected by sex-steroid hormones, such as certain types of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial (uterine) cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you have a blood clot in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you have, or have had, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) or severe liver diseases and blood tests show your liver has not returned to normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you have any unexplained vaginal bleeding between your periods, or if you repeatedly have bleeding after sex\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you are allergic to desogestrel, or any of the other ingredients of Hana\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf any of these apply to you, you should speak to your doctor or family planning nurse, as another form of contraception might be more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTalk to your pharmacist, doctor or family planning nurse before taking Hana:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you have high blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you have diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you have epilepsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you have tuberculosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eif you have had chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, particularly of the face)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's common for women taking Hana to experience bleeding that is different from their usual periods. Some women will bleed more, less or experience no bleeding at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBleeding patterns may settle with time. And a change in your bleeding pattern is not something you should normally be worried about if you are taking your pill correctly. But if you are worried, you can always speak to your pharmacist, doctor or family planning nurse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake sure you:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou keep Hana out of the sight and reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou do not use Hana after the expiry date which is stated on the carton label and blister foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe expiry date is the last day of that month\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou do not store above 30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe active substance could cause an environmental risk to fish. Do not throw away any medicines via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePossible side effects\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon side effects these may affect up to 1 in 10 women:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAltered mood, depressed mood\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecreased sexual drive (libido)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeadache\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNausea\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcne\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreast pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIrregular or no periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncreased body weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUncommon side effects these may affect up to 1 in 100 women:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInfection of the vagina\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDifficulties in wearing contact lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVomiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHair loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainful periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOvarian cysts\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTiredness\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRare side effects these may affect up to 1 in 1,000 women\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRash\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHives\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainful\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue-red skin lumps (erythema nodosum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs well as these side effects, you may notice breast secretion or leakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo take Hana, you should take one pill daily at the same time each day. You should take each pack back-to-back, without a break, including if you're bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pack will have the days labelled, so you know which one to take each day. Follow the arrows around, until you've finished that pack and can move onto the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's always good to read the \"When and how to take the tablets\" in the leaflet enclosed in the pack, before starting Hana. This will also give you information on what to do if you miss a pill or start a pack late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe active substance is desogestrel. Each film-coated tablet contains 75µg. The other ingredients are alpha-tocopherol; maize starch; povidone; stearic acid; hypromellose; macrogol 400; titanium dioxide (E 171); lactose monohydrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHana contains lactose (milk sugar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##delivery-accordion##\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HANA","offers":[{"title":"28 tablets","offer_id":52388791910741,"sku":"151881","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"84 tablets","offer_id":52388791943509,"sku":"151882","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/6922\/8373\/files\/4163184.jpg?v=1769689896","url":"https:\/\/kinerelief.com\/products\/hana-75ug-desogestrel-tablets","provider":"kinerelief","version":"1.0","type":"link"}