DESOGESTREL is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) 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.
DESOGESTREL 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). DESOGESTREL may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. DESOGESTREL does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.
Take DESOGESTREL as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take DESOGESTREL 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 DESOGESTREL 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 DESOGESTREL 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.
To prevent pregnancy.
DESOGESTREL 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). DESOGESTREL may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. DESOGESTREL does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.
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 DESOGESTREL 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 Interaction: DESOGESTREL interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin), medicines used to treat infectious disease (griseofulvin),
Drug-Food Interaction: DESOGESTREL interacts with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).
Drug-Disease Interaction: DESOGESTREL should be taken with caution in people who have a bleeding problem, liver or kidney disease, vaginal bleeding, high blood pressure, or increase calcium in breast cancer.
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with DESOGESTREL. But avoid alcohol consumption while taking DESOGESTREL.
Do not use DESOGESTREL if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Although it does not produce harmful effects, a small amount of DESOGESTREL passe into milk. Therefore, consult with your doctor before using DESOGESTREL.
DESOGESTREL has no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.
DESOGESTREL 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.
DESOGESTREL 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.
No clinical data on efficacy and safety are available in children below 18 years.
Unintended pregnancy is a condition of pregnancy that occurs either unwanted when no children or no more children are desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired. Most unintended pregnancies result from not using contraception or from using contraceptives inconsistently or incorrectly.