Description

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.

Uses of DESOGESTREL

To prevent pregnancy.

Medicinal Benefits

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. 

Directions for Use

DESOGESTREL should be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Take DESOGESTREL with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Do not chew or crush the medicine; swallow it as a whole with water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of DESOGESTREL

• Headache
• Weight gain
• Nausea
• Mood changes
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Breast pain
• Acne.