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Rx
Generic:
Desogestrel
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Box (28 Tablet)

৳ 2.15/unit

Pack: ৳ 60.20

At a glance

Desogestrel — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Desogestrel is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy. It helps to prevent the release and fertilization of the egg by sperm. It is safe for most of women, including breastfeeding mothers. Desogestrel can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. If you missed your dose and you are late by 12 hours in taking the missed dose, in that case, you must use a condom while intercourse for a period of 2 days. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, weight gain, and acne. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it makes your menstrual cycle irregular, consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had diabetes, unexplained vaginal bleeding, and have high blood pressure. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, if you experience vomiting within 2 hours of dose intake, take another dose as soon as you feel better. Desogestrel is a progestin (female hormone). It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing the fertilization of the egg by sperm. It may also work by changing the lining of the uterus (womb) and increasing the thickness of cervical mucus to prevent pregnancy.

Indications

• Contraception

Mechanism of action

Desogestrel is a progestogen structurally related to levonorgestrel that has been shown to reliably inhibit ovulation.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Oral contraception Adult: 75 mcg daily when used alone. For monophasic combined oral contraceptives: Typically, 150 mcg daily; for triphasic combined oral contraceptives: 50-150 mcg daily.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Desogestrel may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side effects

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

Precautions & warnings

[SAFE] Desogestrel does not usually affect your ability to drive. Desogestrel helps prevent pregnancy. It is more than 99% effective, if taken correctly. Take it continuously at the same time everyday with no break between pack of pills. Unlike other combined oral contraceptives, it can also be taken by women who smoke, are over 35 yrs of age or are breastfeeding. If you are more than 12 hours late in taking a pill you will not be protected against pregnancy. Use other contraceptive methods such as condoms for the next two days. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Desogestrel, take another pill as soon as you feel well. It may stop your periods or make them lighter, irregular or more frequent. Inform your doctor if this bothers you. Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

Contraindications

Pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe arterial disease; liver adenoma, porphyria; after evacuation of hydatidiform mole; history of breast cancer.

Drug interactions

Reduced efficacy with enzyme-inducing drugs; aminoglutethimide. May inhibit ciclosporin metabolism.

Food interactions

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Desogestrel. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[UNSAFE] Desogestrel is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Desogestrel is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Nonhormonal and progestin-only contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Desogestrel in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Desogestrel should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Desogestrel may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Desogestrel is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Common questions

Which tablet do women have to avoid pregnency? In how many hours shoud it be consumed You can take emergency contraception with in 72 hours After abortion for precaution what I can take condom or choice tablet Its best to take regular pills like choice of Loette for contraception. Contraception and birth control How can I help you. Please be specific I want to ask about better contraception copper t, ocp, condom all r good. its upto u to choose Which medicine will be used for contraception Dear sir there is no medicine for contraception, there are some hormone preparations for which you can consult a physician What type of contraception methods are there in Whitbread. We are not comfortable with generally available contraceptions Please provide some ayurvedic contraception Do sex within 7 days after menses stop Is any tablet for contraception to put in vagina I am doing intercourse with condoms till last 15 years Now I want to do sex without condoms Get Copper T for ur wife Say emergency contraception for the prevention of an unwanted pregnancy unwanted 72 or i pill within 72 hrs of unprotected sex

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.