Desogen

Desogen (Desogestrel-ethinyl Estradiol)

General information

Desogen is a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation. It 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. Desogen is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Directions

Take the drug exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use your first pill on the first day of your period or on the first Sunday after your period begins. Take one pill every day at te same time. The 28-day birth control pack contains seven 'reminder' pills to keep you on your regular cycle. Your period will usually begin while you are using these reminder pills. If you need to have any type of medical tests or surgery, or if you will be on bed rest, you need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Precautions

Do not use Desogen if you have a stroke or blood clot, circulation problems, severe high blood pressure, headaches, disorder, heart disease, angina, high cholesterol or if you are overweight, gallbladder disease, fibrocystic breast disease, lumps, nodules, or varicose. Do not smoke while using it, especially if you are older than 35.

Contraindications

Avoid using if you have an allergic reaction to the components of the drug, thrombophlebitis, high blood pressure, heart confusion, diabetes, headache, neoplasm of mammary gland, hepatic adenomas, abnormal haemorrhage, icterus. Do not use if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Possible side effect

The medicine may cause an allergy, asthenia, eyes problems, headache, confusion, belly and all body pains, sickness, heaviness, icterus, dark urine or loss of appetite.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor if you are using any of the other drugs such as theophylline, acetaminophen, vitamin C, prednisolone, seizure medications, a barbiturate, sedatives, HIV or AIDS medications or antibiotics.

Missed dose

Overdose

Call emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include sickness, retching or vaginal passage of blood.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F). Store away from moisture and light. Keep it out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.