top of page

Period Delay Prescription

SKU 1004
Price

€25.00

At a glance

 

Medical treatment can be used to delay the start of your period. You can start taking the medication 2 to 3 days before your period is due, taking one tablet three times per day, and continue taking the tablets for up to two weeks. You will usually experience your period bleed 2 to 3 days after stopping the medication, however this may be longer in some cases. 
 
Women currently taking a contraceptive pill should not use this medication to delay their periods. For women who take a "fixed dose" combined oral contraceptive pill, the same effect can be achieved by starting the next pack of the pill immediately without the normal seven-day break. Taking two packs "back-to-back" in this way is safe if done occasionally. It is not advisable to link more than two packs without allowing a period. 
 
A similar approach can be taken by women on bi-phasic or tri-phasic contraceptive pill by taking the last "phase" of the pills from the second pack immediately after finishing the first pack. Please consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain of the type of pill you are taking. 

 

Symptoms

 

No symptoms apply.

 

Treatments

 

Our GP's can prescribe medication to delay your period for up to 17 days. If period delay of less than 17 days is required, the tablets are taken for fewer days as needed. 

 

This medication is for occasional use only and should not be requested more than once every 4 months. If you find yourself requiring more frequent treatment or you need to delay your period by more than 14 days, you should arrange a consultation with a GP. This treatment is not a contraceptive and will not prevent pregnancy. 

 

If you are taking any regular medication from the list below, you should consult with a GP before ordering this treatment:  

  • Medication for high blood pressure
  • Medication for epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin, carbamazepine)
  • The antibiotics minocycline, doxycycline, lymecycline, rifampicin or co-trimoxazole
  • Herbal preparations containing St. John"s Wort (hypericum perforatum)
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating pain or inflammation
  • Aminoglutethimide
  • Ciclosporin
  • Treatment for HIV 
  • Treatment for cancer

Quantity

Prescription Questionnaire

Basic Information

Do you smoke, or have you recently quit smoking?

Substance

Smoking

Do you have any medical conditions?
Are you allergic to any medication or do you have any allergies?*
Triggers
Symptoms
Are you taking any medication? This includes non-prescription, over-the-counter medicines as well as herbal remedies.*
Have you recently stopped taking any medication?
Is there a history of any illness that runs within your family?
Cancer
Heart Disease
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol or Triglyeerides
Liver Disease
Alcohol or Drug Abuse
Anxiety, Depression or Psychiatric Illness
Tuberculosis
Anesthesia Complications
Genetic Disorder
Do you have any liver or kidney problems?
Have you had any heart problems, such as angina (chest pain) or a heart attack?
Have you ever had a stroke or 'mini stroke'?
Have you ever had any major surgery?

Result

Have you been diagnosed with acne by a GP or dermatologist?

Please consult your GP or book a GP video consultation before ordering.

Are you aware you should NOT USE more than one of the SAME TYPE of topical treatments at the SAME TIME? • Zineryt, Skinoren and Dalacin T - all antibiotics • Differin and Istorex - Both Retinoids • Duac - Antibiotic with peeling agent (benzoyl peroxide)

You should NOT USE more than one of the SAME TYPE of topical treatments at the same time. You may change your answer and continue.

Are you aware Lymecycline antibiotic tablets should not be taken whilst using Zineryt, Dalacin T and Duac (topical antibiotics)? • Lymecycline can be taken whilst using Differin or Istorex *

Lymecycline antibiotic tablets should not be taken whilst using Zineryt, Dalacin T and Duac (topical antibiotics). You can change your answer and continue.

Are you aware it usually takes 6-8 weeks or more of continuous usage for treatments to work? If there is no improvement after 14 weeks, treatment should be reviewed and changed.

It often takes 8 weeks or more for treatment to work. You can change your answer and continue.

Are you aware, if acne has cleared-up, treatment can sometimes be stopped or reduced after 4 to 6 months? *

Acne treatment can sometimes be stopped or reduced after 4 to 6 months, if acne has cleared up. You can change your answer and continue.

Are you aware you should see a GP face-to-face if acne is scarring or getting worse?

You should see consult a GP if acne is scarring or getting worse. You can change your answer and continue.

Are you aware topical treatments containing retinoids and peeling agents (Differin, Isotrex and Duac) can be irritant?

Topical treatments containing retinoids and peeling agents (Differin, Isotrex and Duac) can be irritant. Irritation can be reduced by starting treatment on alternate days, and building up to the prescribed dose as tolerated. You can change your answe

Sex - Male or Female
Are you aware the following treatments should NOT be used if you are pregnant or breast feeding? •Differin •Isotrex •Duac •Lymecycline •Skinoren Details can be found in the ‘patient information leaflets’

Differin, Isotrex, Duac, Lymecycline should NOT we used or taken whilst pregnant or breast feeding. You can change your answer and continue.

Please select your medicine Required
Would you like to request home delivery of your medication by your pharmacy?

At participating pharmacies only. Delivery fee applies.

Please indicate your consent to be contacted by the pharmacist regarding your prescription

It is important that the pharmacist can speak with you regarding your prescription

Please indicate your consent to receiving generic medication from the pharmacy. Generic medications are less expensive versions of brand-name medications, with identical doses, safety, strength and quality.
Select the preferred pharmacy
Escoher arquvo
Max: 2 MB
bottom of page