About desogestr el + blue tab
Combined oral contraceptive
Used for
- Prevents pregnancy
- May help regulate menstrual periods
Usual adult dose
One tablet daily for 22 days, followed by a 6-day tablet-free interval; follow the pack sequence.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Breast tenderness
- Irregular bleeding or spotting
Important warnings
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
- May increase blood-clot risk; smoking and age over 35 increase risk.
- Not suitable for some people with clotting disorders, migraine with aura, or severe liver disease.
- Seek urgent care for chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, or leg swelling.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy. Stop if pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply, particularly soon after birth; ask a healthcare professional about suitability.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines, rifampicin, and certain HIV or hepatitis medicines can reduce effectiveness.
- St John's wort may reduce effectiveness.
- Vomiting or severe diarrhoea can impair absorption.
- May affect lamotrigine levels and seizure control.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.