About desogestr el
Progestogen-only contraceptive pill
Used for
Usual adult dose
One tablet once daily, taken continuously at the same time each day.
Common side effects
- Irregular bleeding or no periods
- Headache
- Acne
- Breast tenderness or mood changes
Important warnings
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
- Effectiveness may fall after a late or missed tablet, vomiting, or severe diarrhoea.
- Seek medical assessment for possible pregnancy or unusual severe abdominal pain.
- Tell a clinician about liver disease or a history of blood clots.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding; small amounts pass into milk.
Interactions
- Some epilepsy, tuberculosis, and HIV medicines can reduce contraceptive effectiveness.
- St John's wort can reduce effectiveness.
- Certain medicines may increase desogestrel levels or side effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.