Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel is used to prevent pregnancy.
This is a combined oral contraceptive pill ('the combined Pill'). Each tablet contains a small amount of two different female hormones. These are desogestrel (a progestogen) and ethinylestradiol (an estrogen). Because of the small amounts of hormones, this is considered a low-dose oral contraceptive. As all tablets in the pack combine the same hormones in the same dose, it is considered a monophasic combined oral contraceptive.
Usual Adult Dose for Contraception: 0.15 mg desogestrel/0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol tablet regimen: -Days 1 to 21: 1 tablet orally once a day -Days 22 to 28: 1 inert tablet orally once a day Biphasic regimen: -Days 1 to 21: 0.15 mg desogestrel/0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol tablet orally once a day -Days 22 to 23: 1 inert tablet orally once a day -Days 24 to 28: 0.01 mg ethinyl estradiol tablet orally once a day Triphasic regimen: -Days 1 to 7: 0.1 mg desogestrel/0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol tablet orally once a day -Days 8 to 14: 0.125 mg desogestrel/0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol tablet orally once a day -Days 15 to 21: 0.15 mg desogestrel/0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol tablet orally once a day -Days 22 to 28: 1 inert tablet orally once a day
You should not use birth control pills if you have: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, circulation problems (especially with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, if you also take certain hepatitis C medication, if you will have major surgery, if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina. Taking birth control pills can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
Common side effects may include: nausea, vomiting (especially when you first start taking ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel); breast tenderness; breakthrough bleeding; acne, darkening of facial skin; weight gain; or problems with contact lenses.
Use is contraindicated during pregnancy. Breastfeeding is not recommended during use of this drug.
Store in a cool & dry place in between 2-25° C, protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
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