Oral Contraceptive preparations
Tablets must be taken every day at about the same time so that the interval between two tablets always is 24 hours. The first tablet should be taken on the first day of menstrual bleeding. Thereafter one tablet each day is to be taken continuously, without taking any notice on possible bleeding. A new blister is started directly the day after the previous one.
Enzyme-inducing drugs may result in increased clearance and lead to breakthrough bleeding and contraceptive failure. This may be seen with hydantoins, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine, rifampicin, oxcarbazepine, rifabutin, felbamate, ritonavir, griseofulvin and products containing St John's Wort. Reduced absorption of etonogestrel may be seen with medical charcoal.
Active venous thromboembolic disorder. ? Presence or history of severe hepatic disease as long as liver function values have not returned to normal. ? Known or suspected sex-steroid sensitive malignancies. ? Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding.
Acne, mood changes, breast pain, nausea and weight increase
Desogestrel does not influence the production or the quality (protein, lactose, or fat concentrations) of breast milk. From clinical trial it has been seen that it has no effect on the development and growth of a nursing infant
No serious deleterious effects have been reported from an overdose. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and in young girls, slight vaginal bleeding. Treatment should be symptomatic.
Store at room temperature (below 30°C). Do not use it after the expiry date stated on the package.
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