PRODUCT DETAILS

About Cerazette Tablet

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 have any effect if you are already pregnant hence 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 depending on your medical conditions. 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 kind of unpleasant side-effect. 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 Cerazette Tablet

Prevent pregnancy

Medicinal Benefits of Cerazette Tablet

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 have any effect if you are already pregnant hence 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 it; swallow it as a whole with water.

Side Effects of Cerazette Tablet

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

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

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.  If you have an allergy to peanuts and soya talks with your doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent any kind of unpleasant side-effect. Please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, and high blood pressure. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Using DESOGESTREL may increase the risk of blood clots. If you have or had chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, especially on the skin of the face); if so, prevent too much contact with the sun or ultraviolet radiation. It is essential to frequently check your breasts and you should speak to your doctor as soon as possible if you feel any swelling in your breasts. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DESOGESTREL interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin), medicines used to treat infectious disease (griseofulvin), 

Drug-Disease Interaction:

DESOGESTREL should be taken with caution in people who have a bleeding problem, liver or kidney disease, vaginal bleeding, high blood pressure, and increased calcium in breast cancer.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with DESOGESTREL. But avoid alcohol consumption while taking DESOGESTREL.

PREGNANCY

Do not use DESOGESTREL if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

BREAST FEEDING

Although it does not produce harmful effects but a small amount of DESOGESTREL passe into milk. Therefore, before using DESOGESTREL consult with your doctor.

DRIVING

DESOGESTREL has no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.

LIVER

DESOGESTREL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

DESOGESTREL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.