Cerazette Tablet 28's

Desogestrel is used for contraception

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cerazette Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Cerazette Tablet 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.

• 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.

Desogestrel : Headache, Nausea, Weight gain, Irregular menstrual cycle, Mood changes, Acne, Breast pain

Cerazette Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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.

Cerazette Tablet 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