DESOGESTREL

Overview

DESOGESTREL is a Schedule H drug.
Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medicine also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel is used to prevent pregnancyDesogestrel is used in contraception.It also may work by changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent the development of a pregnancy.

Usage

DESOGESTREL is generally used to treat: Acne Vulgaris, Endometriosis
DESOGESTREL can address symptoms like: Irregular Menstrual Periods

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Don’t start with just any tablet when starting a new pack of desogestrel. Always take it from the top row marked for that day.
  • If you are not using hormonal contraception at present (or in the past month) take your first pack of desogestrel on the first day of your period.
  • If you are changing from a combined pill (COC), vaginal ring, or transdermal patch start desogestrel at the latest the day following any break free period or on the day itself if you had no break free period. Use an additional barrier method of contraception for the first 7 days of tablet-taking if you had a break free period.
  • You can start desogestrel, between 21 to 28 days after the birth of your baby. If you start later, you need to use an additional barrier method of contraception until first 7 days of tablet-taking.
  • If you are less than 12 hours late in taking your next dose or if you vomit, or use medical charcoal within 3 – 4 hours or have severe diarrhea, take the missed tablet as soon as you remember and take the next one at the usual time. If you are more than 12 hours late, you may need to use emergency contraception as per doctor’s advice.
  • Don’t miss one or more tablets in the very first week of tablet-intake and had intercourse in the week before missing the tablets, you may fall pregnant.
  • Do not take desogestrel, if you are allergic to desogestrel or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
  • Avoid taking desogestrel, if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
  • Do not take desogestrel, if you have a thrombosis (blood clot in a blood vessel); (e.g. of the legs [deep venous thrombosis] or the lungs [pulmonary embolism]); or any unexplained vaginal bleeding.
  • grapefruit juice is unlikely to affect the overall safety profile of ethinyl estradiol.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DESOGESTREL over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Vagina Bleeding

Common Side-Effects

DESOGESTREL : Acne, Bleeding Varices, Edema, Anxiety, Depression, Muscle Pain, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Restless Or Irritability, Nausea, Vomit, Face Discoloration, Weight Gain

Serious Side-Effects

DESOGESTREL : Stomach Pain, Mood Swings, Chest Lump Or Bulge, Abdomen Pain, Vagina Bleeding, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Body Discoloration

Rare Side-Effects

DESOGESTREL : Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Attack, Stroke, Migraine, Chest Pain, Jaws Pain, Dizziness, Confusion, Slurred Speech

Disease Interactions

DESOGESTREL can interfere with: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Breast Cancer, Hypertension, Acute Liver Failure, Angioedema, Gall Bladder Disease, Hypercalcaemia, Hyperparathyroidism, Acute Renal Failure, Hyperlipidemia, Melasma, Depression, Migraine, Asthma, Seizure, Congestive Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity

Technical Classification

DESOGESTREL is categorized as: CONTRACEPTIVES / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DESOGESTREL as Ingredient

CERAZETTE 0.075MG TABDESOGESTREL 0.075 MG
CERAZETTE TABDESOGESTREL 0.075 MG
DESCON KITESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
DESO 20MG TABDESOGESTREL 20.0 MG
DESO 30MG TABDESOGESTREL 30.0 MG
DESOLEE 0.15MG/0.02MG TABDESOGESTREL 0.02 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.15 MG
DESTROGEN 0.03MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
ELOGEN 0.02MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
FAMYCEPT KIT 0.02MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
FEMILON TABESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
I CON 0.03MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
INTIMACY PLUS 0.02MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
INTIMACY PLUS 0.03MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
INTIMACY PLUS 3MG TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
JULIANA 0.02MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
LOCIPIL 0.03MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
LOVALIS 0.15MG/0.03MG TABESTRADIOL 0.15 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.03 MG
LOVALIS L TABDESOGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
MILIANA TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
NOVELON 0.03MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
NOVELON TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
OVULOC 0.03MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
OVULOC LD 0.02MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
ZEROGEN 0.075MG TABDESOGESTREL 0.075 MG