Cerazette tablets are a type of hormonal contraceptive commonly known as desogestrel. They contain the active ingredient desogestrel, which is a synthetic progestogen, similar to the natural progestogens produced by the body.
Desogestrel works primarily to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation). It also works by increasing the thickness of the normal mucus in the cervix, making it more difficult for sperm to cross from the vagina into the uterus. By preventing sperm from entering the uterus, successful fertilization of any eggs that are released is less likely.
Desogestrel also works to change the quality of the lining of the uterus (endometrium). This prevents successful implantation of any fertilized eggs on the uterine wall, thus preventing pregnancy
How to take Cerazette tablets:
One Cerazette pill should be taken every day on a continuous basis, i.e. taken without a break, including when you are having your menstrual period. This is unlike the pill which is usually taken every day for three weeks, followed by a pill-free week. pregnancy
The tablet should be swallowed with a drink. It may be taken with or without food
Cerazette tablets must be taken continuously, at the same time each day, for them to be effective in preventing pregnancy. If you are more than 12 hours late taking your pill, you will not be protected against pregnancy. If this happens, you should use an extra barrier method of contraception, such as a condom, for the next two days, while you continue taking your normal pills.
When can I start taking Cerazette?
Ideally, this pill should be started on day one of the menstrual cycle (the first day of the menstrual cycle). This will protect you from pregnancy right away, and you will not need to use any additional methods of contraception. If necessary, you can also start taking it up to the fifth day of your cycle without having to use additional contraception when you start. However, if you have a short menstrual cycle (with your period every 23 days or less), starting late on the fifth day of your period may not provide you with immediate contraceptive protection, you should talk to your doctor or nurse about this. And if you need to use an additional method of contraception for the first 2 days
You can also start taking these pills to prevent pregnancy at any other time in your cycle if your doctor is reasonably sure that you are not pregnant. If you start taking this pill at any other time in your cycle, you will need to use additional contraception, such as a condom, for the first two days of taking the pill.
If you are starting this pill after the birth of a baby, you should start taking it on the 21st day after birth. You will then be protected against pregnancy immediately and do not need to use additional contraception. You can start taking it before day 21, but this increases the risk of bleeding. If you start taking it later than day 21 after giving birth, you must use extra contraception for the first two days of taking the pill.
If you start this pill immediately after a miscarriage within 24 weeks, it will give you protection against pregnancy immediately. If you start taking it more than seven days after the abortion, you must use additional contraception for the first two days of taking the pill.
What should I do if I forget to take Cerazette?
Your birth control pills should be taken at the same time each day. If you forget to take a pill, you should take it as soon as you remember and then take the next one at your regular time
If you are less than 12 hours late taking the pill you are still protected and you do not need to use additional contraception
If it is more than 12 hours late in taking a pill, you will no longer be able to protect against pregnancy, and you must use an additional barrier method of contraception (such as a condom) for the next two days, while you continue to take your pills as usual.
What if I have diarrhea or vomiting:
If vomiting occurs within two hours of taking the pill, it may not have been completely absorbed into your bloodstream. You should take another pill as soon as you feel well enough. Provide an alternative pill to be taken within 12 hours. From your usual time, and you take your next pill at your usual time, you should still be protected from pregnancy. However, if vomiting continues, and this may make your pill less effective, you should keep taking your pill at your normal time, but you should also use additional contraception, such as condoms, while you are upset. Stomach for two days and after recovery.
If you have severe diarrhoea, this may affect the absorption of this pill into your bloodstream and could make it less effective at preventing pregnancy. You should use additional contraception, such as condoms, during an upset stomach for 2 days and after your recovery, while continuing to take your pills as usual.
Contraindications for the use of Cerazette pills:
Women with abnormal vaginal bleeding, the cause of which has not yet been diagnosed
Women with breast cancer or a history of breast cancer
Hereditary blood disorder acute porphyria
Cerazette tablets contain lactose and should not be taken by women with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients
Cerazette side effects:
Medicines and their potential side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect
Common side effects:
Changes in menstruation, bleeding such as irregular or sometimes stopping bleeding
Mood changes, including depression
Decreased sex drive
Headache
Nausea
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breast tenderness
- overweight
Uncommon side effects:
vomiting
Vaginal infection
hair loss
Cysts on the ovaries
Painful periods
- Tired
Rare side effects:
Skin rash or hives
An ectopic pregnancy
Studies and research:
An American study showed that Cerazette birth control pills do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, and progesterone-only birth control pills can cause menstrual irregularities, such as irregular bleeding or missed periods, and these can be irritating, as reported by women who use contraceptives Hormonal have a small increase in the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer compared to women who do not use these methods of contraception.