Desogestrel 75 microgram
Desogestrel 75 microgram tablets are a generic progestogen-only pill, containing the same active ingredient as branded versions like Cerazette and Cerelle. It doesn't contain oestrogen, so it suits people who can't take combined pills, including while breastfeeding.
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Desogestrel 75 microgram tablets are a generic progestogen-only pill, containing the same active ingredient as branded versions like Cerazette and Cerelle. It doesn't contain oestrogen, so it suits people who can't take combined pills, including while breastfeeding. At this dose, it usually stops ovulation, giving reliable contraception when taken correctly, one tablet every day with no gap between packs. Some irregular bleeding in the first few months is common and not a sign it isn't working.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Progestogen-only pill (POP)
- Active ingredient
- Desogestrel 75 microgram
- Pack size
- 28 tablets
- How it's taken
- One tablet daily, continuously
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