Elogen

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  • Contains / Salt: Ethinyl Estradiol (0.02 mg) + Desogestrel (0.15 mg)
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Elogen Information

Elogen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Elogen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Elogen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Elogen as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Elogen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Elogen has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Elogen related warnings talks about Elogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Elogen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. High Blood Pressure, Hypercalcemia, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Elogen contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Elogen with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Elogen, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Elogen Benefits & Uses

Elogen is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Elogen 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Contraceptives
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: desogestrel (0.15 mg), ethinyl estradiol (0.03 mg)/Tablet, Days 22 to 28: 1 inert tablet orally once a day
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Contraceptives
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: desogestrel (0.15 mg), ethinyl estradiol (0.03 mg)/Tablet, Days 22 to 28: 1 inert tablet orally once a day

Elogen Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Elogen safe for pregnant women?


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

  • Is the use of Elogen safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Elogen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

  • What is the effect of Elogen on the Kidneys?


    Elogen rarely harms the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Elogen on the Liver?


    Effects of Elogen on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.

  • What is the effect of Elogen on the Heart?


    Elogen is rarely harmful for the heart.



Severe Interaction of Elogen with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Elogen Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Elogen

  • Is this Elogen habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Elogen is addictive.

Elogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Elogen


    There is no information on the effects of taking Elogen with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Elogen


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Elogen and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 318

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desogen® (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ortho-cept® (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mircette® (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol)



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