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About Cerazette Tablet
Cerazette Tablet is used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired.
Cerazette Tablet contains 'Desogestrel', which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Cerazette Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Cerazette Tablet does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.
Take Cerazette Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cerazette Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. You may experience headaches, weight gain, nausea, mood changes, irregular menstrual cycle, breast pain, and acne. Most of these side effects of Cerazette Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Using Cerazette Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots. Make sure that before taking this medicine, you inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, liver disease, or any other health problems. If you are taking any other medicine or are allergic to any medicine, please inform your doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent any unpleasant side effects. Please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, and high blood pressure. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.
Uses of Cerazette Tablet
Cerazette Tablet is used to prevent unintended pregnancy. The detailed uses of Cerazette Tablet are as follows:
- Prevents Pregnancy: Cerazette Tablet is an oral contraceptive that prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucus to block sperm, and alters the uterine lining to prevent implantation.
- Regulates Menstrual Cycle: Cerazette Tablet also helps to manage irregular periods, reduce menstrual cramps, and lighten menstrual bleeding.
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Directions for Use
- Cerazette Tablet should be taken with a meal, or as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow Cerazette Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Key Benefits
Cerazette Tablet contains 'Desogestrel', a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Cerazette Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Cerazette Tablet does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.
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- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Keep your skin clean by gently washing your face two times daily and after sweating. Choose a mild and non-abrasive cleanser.
- Use gentle alcohol-free skin care products. Avoid products that might irritate your skin such as exfoliants, astringents and toners.
- Acne may also occur due to oil in the hair. Thus, if you have oily hair, shampoo more frequently than you do now and keep your hair away from face.
- Keep your hands off your face as touching face throughout the day might worsen acne. Also, do not pick, squeeze or pop acne as it will prolong the healing process and increase the risk of dark spots and scarring.
- Avoid tanning by applying a broad spectrum sunscreen and wearing sun-protective clothing when outdoors.
- Mild physical activity can increase blood flow and lessen pain from tense or irritated muscles.
- Pain might be reduced with a supportive, properly fitting bra, particularly when exercising.
- Limit or stay away from items that can cause breast pain, like spicy and caffeine-containing foods.
- vitamin E medication which could ease breast pain and encourage rest.
- Increase calorie intake and aim for a healthy energy balance.
- Prioritize healthy fats annd take omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish, avocado, nuts, and seeds.
- Eat complex carbohydrates like whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat bread, and oats.
- Ensure adequate protein intake like lean protein sources like chicken, fish, beans, lentils, and tofu.
- Include calcium-rich foods such as dairy products like milk, yogurt, and fortified plant-based options.
- Consume vitamin D sources like fortified milk, fatty fish, or consider supplementation.
- Practice relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises to manage stress.
- Do moderate exercise and reduce intensity or duration to prevent hormonal disruption.
- Aim for 7-8 hours of restful sleep each night to help your body and mind recharge.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
- Maintain a healthy body weight through balanced diet and exercise.
- Consult a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes, especially if suspecting a medical cause for amenorrhea.
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Drug Warnings
Make sure that before taking this medicine, you inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, liver disease, or any other health problems. If you are taking any other medicine or are allergic to any medicine, please inform your doctor. If you have an allergy to peanuts and soya, talk with your doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent any unpleasant side effects. Please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, and high blood pressure. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Using Cerazette Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots. If you have or have had chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, especially on the skin of the face), prevent too much contact with the sun or ultraviolet radiation. It is essential to check your breasts frequently, and you should speak to your doctor as soon as possible if you feel any swelling in your breasts. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Using ethinyl estradiol and dantrolene can cause serious side effects that may affect your liver.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cerazette Tablet with Dantrolene is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. Call a doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.
Using thalidomide together with Cerazette Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cerazette Tablet and Thalidomide together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
When Cerazette Tablet is used with Griseofulvin may decrease the effectiveness of Cerazette Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cerazette Tablet with Griseofulvin can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Cerazette Tablet together with Letrozole may decrease the effects of Letrozole.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Letrozole and Cerazette Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.
Taking carbamazepine and Cerazette Tablet may possibly reduce the effects of Cerazette Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Cerazette Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Using Cerazette Tablet together with fosamprenavir may decrease the effects of fosamprenavir.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cerazette Tablet and Fosamprenavir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fast heartbeat, anxiety, constipation, cough, dark urine, diarrhea, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, fever, hives or welts, itching skin or rash call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Combining Cerazette Tablet with Oxcarbazepine may reduce the blood levels and effects of Cerazette Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cerazette Tablet and Oxcarbazepine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you take Cerazette Tablet for menopause, consult the doctor if your medication is no longer controlling your symptoms or you experience abnormal bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Combining Cerazette Tablet with Telaprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of Cerazette Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cerazette Tablet with Telaprevir can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms: abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Combining Cerazette Tablet with Boceprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of Cerazette Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cerazette Tablet with boceprevir can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms: abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Cerazette Tablet with Rifabutin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Cerazette Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cerazette Tablet with Rifabutin can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms such as abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes, or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions
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Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice
How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Grapefruit juice with Cerazette Tablet may increase the plasma concentration of Cerazette Tablet. Avoid Grapefruit juice while being treated with Cerazette Tablet.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
- Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
- Avoid chronic stress and physical exercise like running, as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
- Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
- Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Cerazette Tablet .
- Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive, soybean, canola, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Cerazette Tablet . But avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cerazette Tablet .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Do not use Cerazette Tablet if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Although it does not produce harmful effects, a small amount of Cerazette Tablet passe into milk. Therefore, consult with your doctor before using Cerazette Tablet .
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Cerazette Tablet has no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Cerazette Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Cerazette Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
No clinical data on efficacy and safety are available in children below 18 years.
Heart
Cerazette Tablet should be used under caution in cardiac patients as it can lead to QT prolongation.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Limited information is available for use in erderly patients. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs
Cerazette Tablet is used to prevent unintended pregnancy. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Cerazette Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy.
Cerazette Tablet does not affect fertility. If you have been taking the Cerazette Tablet , your chances of getting pregnant within a year are about the same as any other couple.
Yes, Cerazette Tablet can be taken every day. This medicine is prescribed once daily. Please take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor.
When you complete a pack, begin the next pack without having a break. You may have lighter, normal, or no periods while taking Cerazette Tablet . Continue taking Cerazette Tablet without waiting for your next period.
Take this Cerazette Tablet as per your doctor's instruction. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure constant levels of Cerazette Tablet in your body.
If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking a Cerazette Tablet tablet, it is considered a missed dose. Therefore, you should take another dose.
Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. It's important to follow the instructions for this medicine very carefully.
You can start with a new pack of Cerazette Tablet the next day if directed by the physician.
Cerazette Tablet contains desogestrel. It is generally considered effective for prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy.
Contraceptive protection may be reduced if more than 36 hours have elapsed between two tablets. If the user is less than 12 hours late in taking any tablet, the missed tablet should be taken as soon as it is remembered, and the next tablet should be taken at the usual time. If she is more than 12 hours late, she should use an additional method of contraception for the next 7 days.
Common side effects of Cerazette Tablet may include, headaches, weight gain, nausea, mood changes, irregular menstrual cycle, breast pain, and acne. Most of these side effects of Cerazette Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Cerazette Tablet provides high contraceptive efficacy.
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