About each contain desogestrel + ethinylestradiol
Combined oral contraceptive pill
Used for
Usual adult dose
Take one tablet daily in the pack’s stated order, following its specific instructions.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Breast tenderness
- Irregular bleeding or spotting
Important warnings
- Rarely increases blood-clot risk; risk is higher with smoking, especially after age 35.
- May be unsuitable with migraine with aura, certain clotting disorders, or some liver diseases.
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
- Seek urgent care for chest pain, breathlessness, severe leg swelling, or sudden neurological symptoms.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk supply, particularly soon after birth; suitability depends on timing and individual circumstances.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines, rifampicin, and rifabutin can reduce contraceptive effectiveness.
- St John’s wort can reduce effectiveness.
- Some medicines may be affected by combined hormonal contraception.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.