Desogen
formulated for women to manage cycle regulation and to alleviate unintended pregnancy risks effectively.
Strengths: 0.15/30mg/mcg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Marvelon; Mercilon; Mircette
- Therapeutic class
Combined Oral Contraceptives
- Pharmacological class
Progestogen and Oestrogen
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; breast tenderness; mood changes; weight changes
- Moderate side effects
hypertension; decreased libido; migraine; breast enlargement
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Organon
- Onset Time
7–14 days
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place away from direct light.
- Drug interactions
St. John's Wort; rifampicin; carbamazepine; ritonavir
- Age restrictions
Not for use before menarche.
Contraindications
history of venous thromboembolism; severe hypertension; migraine with aura; diabetes mellitus with vascular complications; pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
periodic medical check-ups recommended; may increase risk of thrombosis; consult doctor before surgery
Serious side effects
venous thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; arterial thromboembolism — requires immediate medical attention; hepatic tumours — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated for women to manage cycle regulation and to alleviate unintended pregnancy risks effectively.
Mechanism of action
This medicine combines two female hormones that work primarily by preventing ovulation and altering cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration and thinning the endometrium to prevent implantation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use if pregnant. Breastfeeding: Not recommended as it may reduce milk production.
Desogen
formulated for women to manage cycle regulation and to alleviate unintended pregnancy risks effectively.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Desogestrel, Ethinylestradiol
- Listed indication(s): Contraception
Available option
- 105 tablets - 0.15/30 mg/mcg474-0-15-30-mg-mcg-15330