Cerazette, 75 Mcg, Contraceptive Pills - 28 Tablets

Product Name

• Cerazette, 75 Mcg, Contraceptive Pills - 28 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Desogestrel 75 Mcg Tablets

Category Of Cerazette 28 Tablets

• Contraceptive Products

Mechanism Of Action Of Desogestrel 75 Mcg Tablets

• Desogestrel enters the cell passively and acts by binding selectively to the progesterone receptor and generating low androgenic activity. Its binding produces an effect like a transcription factor and thus, it produces modifications in the mRNA synthesis.
• The active metabolite of desogestrel, etonogestrel, presents a combination of high progestational activity with minimal intrinsic androgenicity

Therapeutic Indications Of Cerazette 28 Tablets

• Desogestrel is part of the combined oral contraceptives that contain a mix of estrogen and progestin which inhibit ovulation
• Method Of Administration Of Cerazette 28 Tablets
• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The recommended dose is:
• 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.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Cerazette 28 Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:
• mood changes
• decreased mood
• decreased sexual drive (libido)
• headache
• nausea
• acne
• breast pain.
• irregular or no periods.
• weight increase.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Cerazette 28 Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Do not use Desogestrel if you are pregnant, or think you may be pregnant.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Cerazette 28 Tablets

• Talk to your doctor before using Desogestrel
• if you have ever had breast cancer
• if you have liver cancer, since a possible effect of Desogestrel cannot be excluded
• if you have ever had a thrombosis
• if you have diabetes
• if you suffer from epilepsy
• if you suffer from tuberculosis
• if you have high blood pressure
• if you have or have had chloasma

Storage Conditions Of Cerazette 28 Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

• For More Information About Desogestrel 75 Mcg Tablets

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit:
• SFDA
• DrugBank
• PubChem