Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol
Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol 0.15/0.03mg tablets are a combined contraceptive pill, a progestogen with an oestrogen, sold in packs of 21 tablets for preventing pregnancy.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15/0.03mg | 21 tablets | $31.50 | $1.50 |
| 0.15/0.03mg | 42 tablets | $51.24 | $1.22 |
| 0.15/0.03mg | 63 tablets | $42.71 | $0.68 |
| 0.15/0.03mg | 84 tablets | $53.42 | $0.64 |
| 0.15/0.03mg | 105 tablets | $61.74 | $0.59 |
| 0.15/0.03mg | 126 tablets | $71.06 | $0.56 |
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.15/0.03mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Pregnancy prevention
- Brands with the same ingredient
- Marvelon
- Therapeutic Class
- Oral contraceptive
- Pharmacological Class
- Progestin and estrogen combination
- Minor Side Effects
- Spotting, Breast sensitivity
- Moderate Side Effects
- Mood changes, Weight fluctuations
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- MSD
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- Rifampicin, Phenytoin
What you will receive
Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Desogestrel / Ethinylestradiol.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
Which Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol pack sizes can I order?
This product is generic desogestrel + ethinyl estradiol tablets in one strength, 0.15/0.03mg. Packs come in 21, 42, 63, 84, 105 or 126 tablets. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How discreet is Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol delivery to Hong Kong?
Every order ships in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing on the outside about the contents. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking, or standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days, 30 at most, and is untracked.
What are the brand names for desogestrel and ethinylestradiol?
Brand names for desogestrel and ethinylestradiol include Desogen, Mircette and Gedarel. Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets are a pure generic desogestrel and ethinylestradiol product and are not any of those brands. Here, desogestrel and ethinylestradiol can also be bought online as Femilon and Novelon.
How is this different from the desogestrel mini-pill?
This is a combined pill: it has an oestrogen as well as a progestogen, and you take it for 21 days then pause. The mini-pill holds desogestrel alone, with no oestrogen, and is taken every day without a break. PockDose lists the combined version.
Does the pill protect against sexually transmitted infections?
No. It prevents pregnancy only. Condoms are what lower the chance of passing on chlamydia, HIV and other infections, and they are worth using alongside the pill whenever that matters.
Can I take antibiotics with desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol?
Everyday antibiotics such as amoxicillin do not weaken the pill. Rifampicin and rifabutin do, so condoms are added while taking them and for a while after. A stomach upset caused by an infection is a separate matter and counts as a missed tablet.
Does the combined pill cause weight gain?
Studies have not shown a clear link between combined pills and weight gain. Some people notice fluid retention or fuller breasts in the first months, which is not the same as gaining fat, and it usually settles.
About Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol
The pill behind the search
"Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol" is the generic name of a combined contraceptive pill. This listing is the 0.15/0.03mg tablet: 0.15mg of desogestrel, a progestogen, with 0.03mg of ethinyl estradiol, an oestrogen (150 and 30 micrograms). Together they stop the ovaries releasing an egg, thicken the mucus at the neck of the womb and thin the womb lining. The pill guards against pregnancy only; it does nothing against infections passed on through sex.
Taking a 21-tablet pack
Packs come in multiples of 21, so one strip is one cycle. Take a tablet a day at about the same time for 21 days, then leave seven days with no tablets. A period-like bleed arrives in that gap, and the next strip starts after the seven days whether or not the bleeding has stopped. Beginning on the first day of a period gives protection from the first tablet; beginning on any other day, add condoms for the first week. A tablet taken more than 12 hours late can leave a gap in protection, and condoms are needed for the following seven days. Vomiting within a few hours of a tablet, or severe diarrhoea, counts as a missed one.
Compared with Novelon and Femilon
Novelon holds the same two ingredients at the same 0.15/0.03mg under a brand name. Femilon keeps 0.15mg of desogestrel but lowers the ethinyl estradiol to 0.02mg, so it is the lower-oestrogen tablet of the three. The desogestrel page lines all three up.
Side effects and risks
Nausea, tender breasts, headaches, mood changes and spotting between periods are common in the first months. Combined pills raise the risk of blood clots a little, more so for smokers, anyone over 35, and anyone with migraine with aura or a past clot. A painful swollen leg, sudden breathlessness, chest pain, a sudden severe headache or sudden changes in vision need urgent treatment. Rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin and the herbal remedy St John's wort can weaken the pill's protection.
Sources
- Ethinyl Estradiol and Desogestrel (Oral Contraceptive): MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone (Oral Contraceptives): MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus