Desogen
Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
A desogestrel and ethinylestradiol tablet for contraception and acne. It prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus to stop sperm from reaching the egg.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Contraception · Skin Care · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredients
- Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.15mg + 0.03mg
This listing uses Desogen as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Desogen vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Desogen details
- Conditions
- Contraception · Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol
- Therapeutic class
- Progestogen-Oestrogen Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Oral Contraceptive
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; weight change
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; breast tenderness; breakthrough bleeding
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Organon
- Onset Time
- 1–7 days
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Phenytoin; St. John's Wort
- Age restrictions
- Approved for females from menarche to menopause.
Contraindications
history of deep vein thrombosis; active breast cancer; hepatic adenoma; smoking over thirty-five years of age
Serious side effects
pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
A desogestrel and ethinylestradiol tablet for contraception and acne. It prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus to stop sperm from reaching the egg.
Mechanism of action
Suppresses ovulation by inhibiting pituitary gonadotropin release, thickening cervical mucus to halt sperm passage.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: May reduce milk output.
What you will receive
Desogen is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Desogestrel / Ethinylestradiol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.