It should be taken every day at the same time of day. The tablets should be swallowed whole with water. When you finish a strip of tablets, start a new strip the next day without taking a break.

It is a hormonal contraceptive which may affect your appetite as a side effect. Everyone is affected differently. For some people, it causes an increased appetite and resulting weight gain. For others, it causes appetite reduction and weight loss. However, it is common to gain weight while taking the contraceptive pill.

It is a type of oral contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It is known as a ‘progestogen-only pill’ because it does not contain oestrogen. Therefore, it is suitable for women who require an oral contraceptive but are unable to take oestrogen. The mini pill Cerazette works by making it difficult for sperm to enter the womb and is a highly effective contraceptive.

Orlistat can be used as an effective weight loss aid. However, it should always be used alongside a low-fat, reduced-calorie diet and exercise.

Yes, they are different brands of the same drug. They both contain the active ingredient desogestrel, which is a female contraceptive hormone.