Modicon Birth Control Pills

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Modicon, a prescription oral contraceptive, is commonly used to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page discusses Modicon in more detail, including information on how the contraceptive works, when and how to take it, and what to do if you miss any doses.

Modicon is primarily used for preventing pregnancy. However, as this eMedTV page explains, Modicon uses can also include treating acne, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and painful menstrual periods. This page also explains how Modicon works.

Common Modicon side effects may include nausea, headaches, and bloating. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at these and other possible side effects of Modicon, including those that may require immediate medical care.

When taking Modicon for birth control, it is important to understand when and how to take your dosage. This eMedTV resource provides some general Modicon dosing guidelines, including detailed information on what to do if you miss any Modicon dosages.

If you take certain medications with Modicon, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at medications that can cause potentially negative interactions with Modicon, such as antibiotics, cyclosporine, and seizure medicines.

You should not take Modicon if you have certain health problems, such as heart disease or liver disease. This eMedTV article describes other Modicon warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before taking this form of birth control.

A Modicon overdose may cause vaginal bleeding, vomiting, or disruptions in the menstrual cycle. This part of the eMedTV library describes these and other effects of a Modicon overdose and discusses possible treatment options that are available.

If you are pregnant, you should not intentionally take Modicon or any other birth control pill. This eMedTV page takes a detailed look at Modicon and pregnancy, and describes the problems that may occur (such as miscarriages and birth defects).

Women should typically avoid taking combined oral contraceptives (such as Modicon) while breastfeeding. This eMedTV page further discusses Modicon and breastfeeding, including information on possible problems the pill could cause in a nursing infant.

Certain Necon and Nortrel oral contraceptives are generic versions of Modicon. This eMedTV article explains that these generic Modicon products are as good as the brand-name medication. This page also discusses how Brevicon is equivalent to Modicon.