Desogestrel Benefits & Uses

Desogestrel is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Contraceptives

Desogestrel Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Contraceptives Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Contraceptives Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 75 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Desogestrel Related Warnings

Is the use of Desogestrel safe for pregnant women?

Desogestrel has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Desogestrel without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Desogestrel safe during breastfeeding?

Desogestrel can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Desogestrel on the Kidneys?

Desogestrel may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Desogestrel on the Liver?

There may be severe side effects of Desogestrel on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Desogestrel on the Heart?

Desogestrel has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Desogestrel with Other Drugs

Desogestrel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Bosentan

Carbamazepine

Moderate

Budesonide

Cefixime

Mild

Bromocriptine

Desogestrel Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Desogestrel unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Blood Clotting Disorders
Breast Cancer
High Blood Pressure
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Desogestrel

Is this Desogestrel habit forming or addictive?

Desogestrel is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Desogestrel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Desogestrel can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Desogestrel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Desogestrel is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Desogestrel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Desogestrel

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Desogestrel together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Desogestrel

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Desogestrel with alcohol will be.

Unknown