Cerazette Tablet
Manufacturer
Organon (India) Ltd
Salt Composition
Desogestrel (0.075mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Cerazette Tablet 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.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Cerazette Tablet 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.
Directions for Use
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 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Cerazette Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
Cerazette Tablet helps prevent pregnancy. 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 Tablet, take another pill as soon as you feel well.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerazette Tablet and what is it used for?
Cerazette Tablet is a progesterone-only oral contraceptive pill. Progesterone-only pills contain the hormone progesterone, but do not contain estrogen. Cerazette Tablet contains Desogestrel, which is used to prevent pregnancy.
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 every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.
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.
How effective is this pill?
Cerazette Tablet is more than 99% effective when taken correctly. This means fewer than 1 woman in 100 who uses the progestogen-only pill as contraception will get pregnant in 1 year. However, missing pills, vomiting, and diarrhoea can make it less effective.
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.
What if I vomit after taking Cerazette Tablet?
If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking Cerazette Tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take another dose.
What are the common side effects of taking Cerazette Tablet?
You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Cerazette Tablet. Other common side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), acne, depression (sad mood), and breast pain. Most of them are temporary, if these persist consult with your doctor.
What are the advantages of using Cerazette Tablet (progesterone-only pill) over combined oral contraceptive pills?
The progesterone-only pill can also be used by those women who are lactating. With progesterone-only pills, you would stay away from the side effects of estrogen, which are usually associated with combined oral contraceptive pills.
