Profile
Search

Desogestrel

Uses

Desogestrel is used for contraception.

How it Works

How Desogestrel works Desogestrel is a progestin, a type of female hormone. It functions by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary and inhibiting the fertilization of the egg by sperm. Additionally, it may alter the lining of the uterus and increase the thickness of cervical mucus to help prevent pregnancy.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Desogestrel include headache, nausea, weight gain, breast pain, acne, depression, absence of menstrual periods, mood swings, decreased libido, and irregular menstrual cycles.

Expert Advice

  • Desogestrel helps prevent pregnancy and is more than 99% effective when taken correctly.
  • Take it continuously at the same time every day, with no breaks between packs of pills.
  • Unlike other combined oral contraceptives, it can also be taken by women who:
    • Smoke
    • Are over 35 years of age
    • Are breastfeeding
  • If you are more than 12 hours late in taking a pill, you will not be protected against pregnancy.
  • Use other contraceptive methods, such as condoms, for the next two days.
  • If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Desogestrel, take another pill as soon as you feel well.
  • It may stop your periods or make them:
    • Lighter
    • Irregular
    • More frequent
  • Inform your doctor if these changes are bothersome.
  • Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice:
    • Unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs
    • Shortness of breath
    • Chest pain
    • Severe headache
    • Changes in vision
  • These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

Related Medications

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Intimacy Plus 2 Tablet
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

145

hero_image
Ovuloc LD Tablet
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets

MRP 185

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Welestra D Tablet
Cheminnova Life Sciences
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

200

hero_image
Ovuloc LD Tablet
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets

MRP 185

7% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Trust Neo Tablet
Janani
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

210

hero_image
Ovuloc LD Tablet
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets

MRP 185

12% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Locipil Tablet
Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

292.1

hero_image
Ovuloc LD Tablet
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets

MRP 185

37% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Desolon 0.02mg/0.15mg Tablet
Dewcare Concept Pvt.Ltd.
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

136

hero_image
Ovuloc LD Tablet
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets

MRP 185

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Femigen 0.02mg/0.15mg Tablet
Amagen India Life Sciences
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

195

hero_image
Ovuloc LD Tablet
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets

MRP 185

5% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Delsy 0.02mg/0.15mg Tablet
Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd
strip of 21
MRP

383

hero_image
Ovuloc LD Tablet
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets

MRP 185

52% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Ovuloc LD Tablet
Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets
Top Brand

MRP 185

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Destrogen 0.03 mg/0.15 mg Tablet
Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

176.7

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Deso 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Dahlia Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

115

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Kyrah Tablet
Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

235.2

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Primepill D 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Fibovil Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Strip of 10 tablets
MRP

246

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Lovalis 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Unicure Remedies Pvt Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

85.7

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Fertilude DE 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Gynavista
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

230

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Gesto-kare Tablet
DKT India Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

130

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Desoeth 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Apa Pharmaceuticals
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

179

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Smartilon 30 Tablet
Walter Bushnell
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

290.9

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Megmastop 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Ridhima Biocare
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

175

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Miliana Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

233.2

hero_image
Noveheal 0.03mg/0.15mg Tablet
Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
strip of 10

MRP 260

Molecule
Salt Composition

Desogestrel 0.075mg

hero_image
Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Strip of 28 tablets
Top Brand

MRP 223.4

Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Desogestrel 0.075mg

hero_image
Famylette Tablet
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Packet of 28 tablets
MRP

399

hero_image
Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Strip of 28 tablets

MRP 223.4

44% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition in both

Desogestrel 0.075mg

hero_image
Cerazette 0.075mg Tablet 28s
Organon India Ltd.
Strip of 28 tablets
MRP

504

hero_image
Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Strip of 28 tablets

MRP 223.4

56% OFF
Molecule
Salt Composition

Desogestrel 50mg

hero_image
Femfolin 50mg Capsule
Lupin Ltd
Strip of 10 capsules
MRP

188.6

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Ethinyl Estradiol NA + Desogestrel NA

hero_image
Lovalis L Tablet
Unicure Remedies Pvt Ltd
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

81

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Ethinyl Estradiol 0.3mg + Desogestrel 0.15mg

hero_image
Contrawin D 0.3mg/0.15mg Tablet
Innovative Pharmaceuticals
Strip of 21 tablets
MRP

172.4

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable

Frequently asked questions

If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking the tablet, treat it as a missed dose and take another one.
Desogestrel is over 99% effective when taken correctly, meaning fewer than 1 in 100 women will get pregnant in a year. Missing doses or experiencing vomiting or diarrhea can reduce its effectiveness.
Desogestrel is a progesterone-only oral contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy.
Common side effects include irregular vaginal bleeding, headache, nausea, acne, depression, and breast pain. Most are temporary, but consult your doctor if they persist.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's more than 12 hours late, use a non-hormonal contraceptive for the next 7 days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missed doses may cause unexpected bleeding; consult your doctor if this occurs.
Follow your doctor's instructions and take the tablet at the same time every day to maintain consistent hormone levels.
No, start the next pack immediately after finishing the current one without a break. You may experience lighter or no periods during use.
Desogestrel can be used by lactating women and avoids the estrogen-related side effects associated with combined oral contraceptive pills.

Flat ₹100 off on first app order   |    Use Code:  APP100   | 

Flat ₹100 off on first app order

USE CODE: APP100

PlatinumCare

Download Now

AppleIconPlayStoreIcon