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Desogestrel

Desogestrel (Desogen and Mircette) is included in two listed combined contraceptive products for pregnancy prevention. The listing brings these two brand names together under the same ingredient.

Desogen

Contraception, Acne Vulgaris

0.15mg + 0.03mg

A desogestrel and ethinylestradiol tablet for contraception and acne. It prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus to stop sperm from reaching the egg.

From$1.03/ tabletView

Mircette

Contraception

0.03mg + 0.15mg

Desogestrel and ethinylestradiol tablets for contraception. It prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus as a back-up.

From$4.18/ tabletView

Key points

  • Ingredient combination: Both products pair desogestrel with ethinylestradiol.
  • Originator: Desogen and Mircette are listed with Organon as their originator.

What Desogestrel is used for

These listed formulations are attached to Contraception. Desogen also has Acne Vulgaris among its catalogue indications, whereas Mircette is attached to contraception only.

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