DESO 20MG TAB

Overview

DESO 20MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

DESO 20MG TAB is composed of: DESOGESTREL (20.0 MG)

Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medicine also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel is used to prevent pregnancyDesogestrel is used in contraception.It also may work by changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent the development of a pregnancy.

Usage

DESOGESTREL is generally used to treat: Acne Vulgaris, Endometriosis
DESOGESTREL can address symptoms like: Irregular Menstrual Periods

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Precautions for DESO 20MG TAB and its Constituents


  • Don’t start with just any tablet when starting a new pack of desogestrel. Always take it from the top row marked for that day.
  • If you are not using hormonal contraception at present (or in the past month) take your first pack of desogestrel on the first day of your period.
  • If you are changing from a combined pill (COC), vaginal ring, or transdermal patch start desogestrel at the latest the day following any break free period or on the day itself if you had no break free period. Use an additional barrier method of contraception for the first 7 days of tablet-taking if you had a break free period.
  • You can start desogestrel, between 21 to 28 days after the birth of your baby. If you start later, you need to use an additional barrier method of contraception until first 7 days of tablet-taking.
  • If you are less than 12 hours late in taking your next dose or if you vomit, or use medical charcoal within 3 – 4 hours or have severe diarrhea, take the missed tablet as soon as you remember and take the next one at the usual time. If you are more than 12 hours late, you may need to use emergency contraception as per doctor’s advice.
  • Don’t miss one or more tablets in the very first week of tablet-intake and had intercourse in the week before missing the tablets, you may fall pregnant.
  • Do not take desogestrel, if you are allergic to desogestrel or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
  • Avoid taking desogestrel, if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
  • Do not take desogestrel, if you have a thrombosis (blood clot in a blood vessel); (e.g. of the legs [deep venous thrombosis] or the lungs [pulmonary embolism]); or any unexplained vaginal bleeding.
  • grapefruit juice is unlikely to affect the overall safety profile of ethinyl estradiol.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DESOGESTREL over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Vagina Bleeding

Common Side-Effects

DESOGESTREL : Acne, Bleeding Varices, Edema, Anxiety, Depression, Muscle Pain, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Restless Or Irritability, Nausea, Vomit, Face Discoloration, Weight Gain

Serious Side-Effects

DESOGESTREL : Stomach Pain, Mood Swings, Chest Lump Or Bulge, Abdomen Pain, Vagina Bleeding, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Body Discoloration

Rare Side-Effects

DESOGESTREL : Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Attack, Stroke, Migraine, Chest Pain, Jaws Pain, Dizziness, Confusion, Slurred Speech

Disease Interactions

DESOGESTREL can interfere with: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Breast Cancer, Hypertension, Acute Liver Failure, Angioedema, Gall Bladder Disease, Hypercalcaemia, Hyperparathyroidism, Acute Renal Failure, Hyperlipidemia, Melasma, Depression, Migraine, Asthma, Seizure, Congestive Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity

Technical Classification

DESOGESTREL is categorized as: CONTRACEPTIVES / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES

Available Alternatives for DESO 20MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

DESO 20MG TABINR 121 for 21 TABLETSDESOGESTREL 20.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CERAZETTE 0.075MG TABINR 395 for 28 TABLETSDESOGESTREL 0.075 MG
CERAZETTE TABINR 395 for 1 KITDESOGESTREL 0.075 MG
DESCON KITINR 150 for 21 TABLETSDESOGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
DESO 30MG TABINR 105 for 21 TABLETSDESOGESTREL 30.0 MG
DESOGESTRELDESOGESTREL
DESOLEE 0.15MG/0.02MG TABINR 76.83 for 21 TABLETSDESOGESTREL 0.02 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.15 MG
DESTROGEN 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 100 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
ELOGEN 0.02MG/0.15MG TABINR 111 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
FAMYCEPT KIT 0.02MG/0.15MG TABINR 175 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
FEMILON TABINR 213 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
I CON 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 95.65 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
INTIMACY PLUS 0.02MG/0.15MG TABINR 104.86 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
INTIMACY PLUS 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 92.08 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
INTIMACY PLUS 3MG TABINR 92.08 for 1 KITESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
JULIANA 0.02MG/0.15MG TABINR 132 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
LOCIPIL 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 150 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
LOVALIS 0.15MG/0.03MG TABINR 85.71 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.15 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.03 MG
LOVALIS L TABINR 80.95 for 21 TABLETSDESOGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
MILIANA TABINR 132 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
NOVELON 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 183 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
NOVELON TABINR 129.5 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
OVULOC 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 118 for 28 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
OVULOC LD 0.02MG/0.15MG TABINR 115.5 for 28 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.02 MG, DESOGESTREL 0.15 MG
ZEROGEN 0.075MG TABINR 223.4 for 28 TABLETSDESOGESTREL 0.075 MG