Access
Available by prescription. Manitoba pharmacists can prescribe.
Medication information
Prescription
Progestin-Only Pill (Mini-Pill)
Daily contraception without estrogen
Progestin-only pills (Micronor, Movisse) suit patients who cannot take estrogen — breastfeeding, history of clots, certain migraine types. More time-sensitive than combined pills: most need to be taken within a 3-hour window each day.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense Micronor (norethindrone) and Movisse (drospirenone — wider window).
Access framing
Available by prescription. Manitoba pharmacists can prescribe.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Movisse Drospirenone | 4mg | Tablet | Active |
Norethindrone-based pills require dosing within 3 hours daily. Drospirenone-based pills are more forgiving (24-hour window).
Yes — progestin-only is the standard contraceptive while breastfeeding.
Common, especially in the first months. Talk to the pharmacist if persistent.
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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