Cerazette 0.075 mg

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Cerazette 0.075 mg is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy. It helps to prevent the release and fertilization of the egg by sperm. It is safe for most of women, including breastfeeding mothers.

Cerazette 0.075 mg 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 doctor’s 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 glass 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. Check out these tips for managing your women’s health.

Uses of Cerazette 0.075 mg

Contraception

desogestrel cerazette is an oral contraceptive that is used to prevent unplanned pregnancies.

Benefits of Cerazette 0.075 mg

In Contraception
Cerazette 0.075 mg is a contraceptive medicine that stops you from getting pregnant in multiple ways. Firstly, it prevents an egg from being released from your ovaries. Secondly, it makes the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb. Additionally, it prevents thickening of the lining of your womb, thereby making it unfavourable for an egg to grow in it. Cerazette 0.075 mg is a reliable and safe method for contraception, if used correctly. It does not interrupt with sex and you can lead a normal routine life without any worries. Take it as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

When not to use?

Allergy

Cerazette Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical assistance if you experience rashes, hives (painful eruptions that sting), itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding

how to stop bleeding on cerazette? Cerazette Tablet is not recommended for use if you experience episodes of abnormal bleeding from the vagina, as this medicine may worsen your condition.

Severe liver impairment

Cerazette Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe liver problems due to the increased risk of worsening of your condition.

Active venous thromboembolic disorder

Cerazette Tablet is not recommended for use if you have an active venous thromboembolic disorder (also known as VTE, or blood clots in your veins), or arterial thromboembolic disorder (also known as ATE, or blood clots in your arteries). This medicine may worsen your condition.

Oestrogen-dependent tumour

Cerazette Tablet is not recommended for use if you have or have had cancer that is attributed to abnormal levels of the hormone oestrogen in your body such as breast cancer. cerazette pill review is available on Buygenmeds.

Dosage 

• Missed Dose
  If you miss a dose of Cerazette Tablet, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions. The instructions may vary based on the day the dose is missed. You may also require additional means of contraception as a backup if you miss a dose. The possibility of pregnancy should be considered at the first missed period and the medicine should be discontinued upon confirmation of pregnancy.
• Overdose
  Never take more than the recommended dose of Cerazette Tablet. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose of this medicine.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

• Description
  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
• Instructions
  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

• Carbamazepine
• Rifampicin
• Cyclosporine

Disease interactions

Hepatic neoplasms
Cerazette Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of liver tumours, as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may recommend replacement with a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.

Side effects of Cerazette 0.075 mg

Most cerazette pill side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cerazette

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

How to use Cerazette 0.075 mg

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

How Cerazette 0.075 mg works

Cerazette 0.075 mg 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.

Safety advice

• Alcohol
  It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cerazette 0.075 mg . Please consult your doctor.
• Pregnancy
  Cerazette 0.075 mg is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
• Breast feeding
  Cerazette 0.075 mg 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.
• Driving
  Cerazette 0.075 mg  does not usually affect your ability to drive.
• Kidney
  There is limited information available on the use of Cerazette Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
• Liver
  Cerazette 0.075 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. cerazette tablet dose adjustment of Cerazette 0.075 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Cerazette Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Quick tips

• Cerazette 0.075 mg helps prevent pregnancy.
• It is more than 99% effective, if taken correctly.
• Take it continuously at the same time everyday with no break between pack of pills.
• Unlike other combined oral contraceptives, it can also be taken by women who smoke, are over 35 yrs of age or are breastfeeding.
• If you are more than 12 hours late in taking a pill you will not be protected against pregnancy. Use other contraceptive methods such as condoms for the next two days.
• If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Cerazette 0.075 mg, take another pill as soon as you feel well.
• It may stop your periods or make them lighter, irregular or more frequent. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
• Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision.
• These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

FAQs

Q. What is Cerazette Tablet and what is it used for?

Cerazette 0.075 mg is “progesterone only” oral contraceptive pill. Progesterone only pills contain the hormone progesterone, but don’t contain estrogen. Cerazette 0.075 mg contains Desogestrel, which is used to prevent pregnancy.

Q. How and in what dose should I take Cerazette Tablet?

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

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

Q. How effective is this pill?

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

Q. What if I forget to take Cerazette Tablet?

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.