Prescription Required

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Desogestrel (0.075mg)

₹223

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

Introduction to Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctors advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. If you missed your dose and you are late by 12 hours in taking the missed dose, in that case, you must use a condom while intercourse for a period of 2 days.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, weight gain, and acne. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, it makes your menstrual cycle irregular, consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have ever had diabetes, unexplained vaginal bleeding, and have high blood pressure. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, if you experience vomiting within 2 hours of dose intake, take another dose as soon as you feel better.

Safety Advice for Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctors advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

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Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.<BR>Nonhormonal and progestin-only contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum

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Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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There is limited information available on the use of Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

How Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet works

Zerogen 0.075mg 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 Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

  • 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. Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects Of Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

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

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FAQ's on Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

How effective is this pill?

Zerogen 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.

What if I forget to take Zerogen?

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 is Zerogen and what is it used for?

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

How and in what dose should I take Zerogen?

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 are the common side effects of taking Zerogen?

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Zerogen. 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 Zerogen (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 Zerogen?

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

Should I give a break after finishing my pack of Zerogen 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 Zerogen. Continue taking Zerogen without waiting for your next period.

Prescription Required

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Desogestrel (0.075mg)

₹223

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

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