Prescription Required

Cerazette Tablet 28s

by Organon (India) Ltd
Desogestrel (0.075mg)

₹504₹454

10% off
Cerazette Tablet 28s

Introduction to Cerazette Tablet 28s

It belongs to the class of drugs known as oral contraceptives. Prescribed as an oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting egg release and fertilization.

This drug contains Desogestrel, a progestin hormone. It prevents egg release, thickens cervical mucus to impede sperm entry, and alters the uterine lining to deter egg implantation.

Consult to your doctor before taking this drug.

Safety Advice for Cerazette Tablet 28s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Consult your doctor for advice.

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Unsafe; significant harmful effects reported.

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Safe if prescribed; minimal transfer to breast milk.

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Generally safe

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Limited data; consult your doctor.

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Caution advised; consult your doctor, especially in severe liver disease.

How Cerazette Tablet 28s works

Cerazette Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing the fertilization of the egg by sperm. It may also work by changing the lining of the uterus (womb) and increasing the thickness of cervical mucus to prevent pregnancy.

How To Use Cerazette Tablet 28s

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cerazette Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Cerazette Tablet 28s

  • Effectively prevents pregnancy by multiple mechanisms.
  • Allows a normal lifestyle without interruption.

Side Effects Of Cerazette Tablet 28s

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Weight gain
  • Irregular menstrual cycle
  • Mood changes
  • Acne
  • Breast pain

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FAQ's on Cerazette Tablet 28s

What if I forget to take Cerazette?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue the usual dosing schedule. However, if the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you may not be totally protected against pregnancy. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms, at least for the next 7 days, to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing of doses may lead to unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting (blood stain). Consult your doctor, if this persists.

What are the common side effects of taking Cerazette?

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Cerazette. Other common side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), acne, depression (sad mood), and breast pain. Most of them are temporary, if these persist consult with your doctor.

What are the advantages of using Cerazette (progesterone-only pill) over combined oral contraceptive pills?

The progesterone only pill can also be used by those women who are lactating. With progesterone-only pills, you would stay away from the side effects of estrogen, which are usually associated with combined oral contraceptive pills.

What if I vomit after taking Cerazette?

If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking Cerazette tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take another dose.

How and in what dose should I take Cerazette?

Take this medicine as per your doctors advice. Take your tablet at about the same time everyday, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.

What is Cerazette and what is it used for?

Cerazette is “progesterone only” oral contraceptive pill. Progesterone only pills contain the hormone progesterone, but dont contain estrogen. Cerazette contains Desogestrel, which is used to prevent pregnancy.

Should I give a break after finishing my pack of Cerazette pills?

When you finish a pack, start the next pack straight away without having a break. You may have lighter, normal or no periods while taking Cerazette. Continue taking Cerazette without waiting for your next period.

How effective is this pill?

Cerazette is more than 99% effective when taken correctly. This means fewer than 1 woman in 100 who uses the progestogen-only pill as contraception will get pregnant in 1 year. However, missing pills, vomiting, and diarrhoea can make it less effective.

Prescription Required

Cerazette Tablet 28s

by Organon (India) Ltd
Desogestrel (0.075mg)

₹504₹454

10% off
Cerazette Tablet 28s

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