Cerazette 0.075 mg 28 tablets is an oral contraceptive for women; it contains a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone only.

Cerazette 75 mcg Tablet ingredients

Cerazette contains the active ingredient desogestrel 75 micrograms, a progestin that helps prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation and increasing cervical mucus thickness, which hinders sperm movement.

Cerazette Tablet Uses

Cerazette tablets are used for contraception in women.

Cerazette Pill How to Take

• Cerazette tablets should be taken in the order shown on the blister pack.

• They must be taken at the same time each day.

• Take one tablet daily for 28 consecutive days.

• Start the next pack immediately after finishing the previous one.

• If no hormonal contraceptive was used before, Cerazette should be started on the first day of the menstrual cycle; starting on days 2–5 is allowed, but during the first cycle, a barrier method (such as a condom) is recommended for the first seven days of tablet-taking.

Cerazette Pill Side Effects

Cerazette may cause some side effects, such as:

• Decreased libido

• Headache

• Nausea

• Acne

• Breast pain

• Irregular or absent menstrual periods

• Weight gain

Contraindications of Cerazette

Cerazette tablets must not be used in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to its components

• Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy

• Active venous thromboembolic disorders

• Current or past severe liver disease

• Hormone-dependent cancers, such as cancers of reproductive organs

• Unexplained vaginal bleeding

Drug interactions

A doctor or pharmacist should be consulted before taking Cerazette with any other medication to ensure that its efficacy is not reduced and that it does not affect the efficacy of other drugs, especially:

• Antiepileptic medications

• Tuberculosis medications

• St. John’s wort

• Antiviral medications

• Antifungal medications

• Cyclosporine

Storage instructions

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

• Keep away from light and moisture.

• Do not use the medication after the expiry date.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cerazette increase breast milk supply?

Cerazette does not affect milk production in breastfeeding women.

Is Cerazette safe?

Cerazette is considered safe for contraception, but it may cause some side effects, such as menstrual irregularities, weight gain, or decreased libido.

When will my period return after stopping Cerazette?

It may take around 3 months for the menstrual cycle to return to normal after discontinuing Cerazette.