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Rigevidon is a combined oral contraceptive pill containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol. It's prescribed to prevent pregnancy following an assessment by a UK prescriber.
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Rigevidon is a combined oral contraceptive pill prescribed to prevent pregnancy. Each tablet contains two hormones, levonorgestrel (150mcg) and ethinylestradiol (30mcg), which work together to stop ovulation, thicken the mucus at the entrance to the womb so sperm find it harder to reach an egg, and thin the lining of the womb to make implantation less likely.
Rigevidon is taken as a 21-day course, with one tablet swallowed at roughly the same time each day, followed by a 7-day pill-free break during which most people experience a withdrawal bleed. The next pack is then started after the break, whether or not the bleed has finished. A single pill taken within 24 hours of the usual time has little effect on protection; if it's more than 24 hours late, standard missed-pill advice applies and additional contraceptive precautions, such as condoms, may be needed.
As with any combined hormonal contraceptive, Rigevidon isn't suitable for everyone. It's generally avoided in smokers over 35, and in those with a personal or strong family history of blood clots, certain migraines with aura, high blood pressure, or other cardiovascular risk factors. Its effectiveness can also be reduced by severe vomiting or diarrhoea, or by certain enzyme-inducing medicines. A prescriber will assess personal and family medical history before deciding whether it can be prescribed, and full dosing, safety, and comparison information is set out in the sections below. As with all combined pills, Rigevidon does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
| Active ingredients | Levonorgestrel 150mcg, Ethinylestradiol 30mcg |
| Pill type | Combined oral contraceptive (21-day) |
| Typical regimen | One tablet daily for 21 days, then a 7-day pill-free break |
| Prescription status | POM – Prescription Only Medicine |
| STI protection | Not provided – barrier methods (e.g. condoms) are still needed |
Rigevidon belongs to a group of medicines called combined oral contraceptives, meaning each tablet contains both an oestrogen (ethinylestradiol) and a progestogen (levonorgestrel). Together, these hormones prevent pregnancy in three main ways: by stopping the ovaries from releasing an egg each month, by thickening cervical mucus so sperm find it much harder to travel into the womb, and by thinning the lining of the womb so that, in the unlikely event an egg were fertilised, implantation is less likely. Used correctly, this combination makes Rigevidon a highly effective method of contraception, though like all combined pills it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
Rigevidon combines two hormones, levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol, which work together to stop ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, and thin the womb lining, all of which make pregnancy much less likely.
If you take a pill within 24 hours of when it's due, protection is not usually affected and you should just carry on with the pack as normal. If it's been more than 24 hours, standard missed-pill advice applies and you should consider using additional contraception, such as condoms, until you've taken pills correctly for several days in a row. If you're unsure, our prescribing team or a pharmacist can help based on your specific circumstances.
The main difference is the type of progestogen used. Rigevidon contains levonorgestrel, while Yasmin contains drospirenone. Levonorgestrel-based pills like Rigevidon are generally associated with a lower VTE (blood clot) risk, which is one reason Rigevidon is often considered a first-line option, though a prescriber will weigh this up alongside your personal history and preferences.
No. Like all combined contraceptive pills, Rigevidon only prevents pregnancy and does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. Barrier methods such as condoms are still needed for STI protection.
Take ONE daily for 21 days followed by a 7 days pill free break.
Warning. Read the additional information give with this medicine.
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