Warning: the following info is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise & expertise of your pharmacist. it should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult you're pharmacist before using this drug.

Oral contraceptives

warning: Smoking cigarettes while using this medication increases your chance about having heart problems. do not smoke while using this medication. the risk of heart problems increases with age (especially in girl greater than 35 years about age) and with frequent smoking (15 cigarettes per day or greater).

Desogen Usage: it drug is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Certain brands of birth control pills may be used for treating acne or as 'morning after' tablet for emergency contraception. Consult you're pharmacist or pharmacist. Use of this medication does not protect you or you're partner against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea).

How to use Desogen: Take this medication with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Try to take this medication at the same time each day. this may help you to remember to take it. Learn proper use of your particular brand of medication. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor or physician if you have any questions. Use supplemental form about birth control during the 1st week about taking it med since it takes while to be effective. Follow your doctor's directions exactly if this drug is being used as 'morning after' pill.

Desogen side effects: this drug can cause dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your pharmacist. Notify youre physician if you experience: severe depression, groin or calf pain, sudden severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in the breast, weakness or tingling in arms or legs, yellowing of eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Desogen Precautions: Before you take this med, tell youre physician you're entire medical history, including family medical history, especially: asthma, HBP, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, stroke, history of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, blood clots, heart attack, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats), diabetes, depression. Depending on strength, this medication can cause a patchy, darkening of skin on the face (melasma). Higher strengths are more likely to cause melasma. Sunlight may intensify this darkening & you may need to avoid prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Consult your physician regarding use of sunscreens and protective clothing. it may take a long time for you to become pregnant after you stop taking birth control tablets. Consult youre physician. do not smoke cigarettes. Birth-control tablets slightly increase your risk about strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems, & liver tumors. Cigarette smoking (especially 15 or more cigarettes daily) & age (women older then 35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers years of age) further increase risk of stroke, blood clots, HBP & heart attacks. Ask you're pharmacist or healthcare professional for copy of patient labeling which explains these risks in more detail. Consult youre healthcare professional for any questions, including possible use in nonsmokers over 40 years of age. If you near-sighted or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems. Also, your tolerance of lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor if these problems occur. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell doctor that you take birth control tablets. this drug must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform youre doctor immediately. it drug passes into breast milk. this may affect milk production & may have harmful effects on nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Desogen drug interactions: Tell your doctor what prescription & nonprescription drugs you are taking. drugs that may decrease the effectiveness about the pill include: griseofulvin, many antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfas, cephalosporins), chloramphenicol, much seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine), dapsone, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), modafinil, nevirapine, St John's wort, bosentan, certain HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., amprenavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir), troglitazone. Ask your doctor if you should use additional birth control methods while taking any about the drugs mentioned above while taking birth control pills. Also tell your pharmacist if you use: thyroid hormone drugs, certain benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide), prednisone-like medications, certain antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), 'blood thinners' (anticoagulants such as warfarin), insulin. this product can affect the results of certain lab tests (e.g., thyroid). Inform every laboratory personnel that you use this medication. Birth control pills may significantly intensify effects of alcohol. Consult your pharmacist or pharmacist about this. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Desogen Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea & vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding.

Desogen special notes: do not allow anyone else to take this medication. Keep every appointments with your physician & laboratory. You must have a complete physical examination, including blood pressure measurements, breast & pelvic examinations, and PAP test (for vaginal cancer), at least 1 time a year. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately. manufacturer's fact sheet about this drug should be dispensed with each prescription. Read the information carefully. Ask youre physician or physician any questions you may have.

If you missed Desogen dose: Missed dose advice differs & depends on the brand used, & the number of doses missed. Refer to product package information for advice on missed doses. Ask your pharmacist or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Desogen Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Contraceptives