Does Cerazette Tablet effect fertility?

Cerazette Tablet does not affect fertility. If you have been taking the Cerazette Tablet , your chances of getting pregnant within a year are about the same as any other couple.

Can Cerazette Tablet be taken every day?

Yes, Cerazette Tablet can be taken every day. This medicine is prescribed once daily. Please take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor.

Should I give a break after completing my pack of Cerazette Tablet pills?

When you complete a pack, begin the next pack 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 and in what dose should I take Cerazette Tablet ?

Take this Cerazette Tablet as per your doctor's instruction. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure constant levels of Cerazette Tablet in your body.

What if I vomit after taking Cerazette Tablet ?

If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking a Cerazette Tablet tablet, it is considered a missed dose. Therefore, you should take another dose.

How and in what dose should I take Cerazette Tablet ?

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. It's important to follow the instructions for this medicine very carefully.

Should I give a break after finishing my pack of Cerazette Tablet pills?

You can start with a new pack of Cerazette Tablet the next day if directed by the physician.

How effective is this pill?

Cerazette Tablet contains desogestrel. It is generally considered effective for prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy.

What if I forget to take Cerazette Tablet ?

Contraceptive protection may be reduced if more than 36 hours have elapsed between two tablets. If the user is less than 12 hours late in taking any tablet, the missed tablet should be taken as soon as it is remembered, and the next tablet should be taken at the usual time. If she is more than 12 hours late, she should use an additional method of contraception for the next 7 days.

What are the advantages of using Cerazette Tablet over combined oral contraceptive pills?

Cerazette Tablet provides high contraceptive efficacy.

Cerazette Tablet 28's

Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Cerazette Tablet is used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. It contains Desogestrel, which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). It may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. It may cause side effects such as headaches, weight gain, nausea, mood changes, irregular menstrual cycle, breast pain, and acne. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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About Cerazette Tablet

Cerazette Tablet is used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired.

Cerazette Tablet contains 'Desogestrel', which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Cerazette Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Cerazette Tablet does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.

Take Cerazette Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cerazette Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. You may experience headaches, weight gain, nausea, mood changes, irregular menstrual cycle, breast pain, and acne. Most of these side effects of Cerazette Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Using Cerazette Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots. Make sure that before taking this medicine, you inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, liver disease, or any other health problems. If you are taking any other medicine or are allergic to any medicine, please inform your doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent any unpleasant side effects. Please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, and high blood pressure. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Uses of Cerazette Tablet

To prevent unintended pregnancy.

Directions for Use

Cerazette Tablet should be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Take Cerazette Tablet with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Do not chew or crush the medicine; swallow it as a whole with water.

Medicinal Benefits

Cerazette Tablet contains 'Desogestrel', a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Cerazette Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Cerazette Tablet does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.

How Cerazette Tablet Works

Cerazette Tablet contains 'Desogestrel', which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Cerazette Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cerazette Tablet

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Cerazette Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cerazette Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Make sure that before taking this medicine, you inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, liver disease, or any other health problems. If you are taking any other medicine or are allergic to any medicine, please inform your doctor. If you have an allergy to peanuts and soya, talk with your doctor. Avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent any unpleasant side effects. Please inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, and high blood pressure. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Using Cerazette Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots. If you have or have had chloasma (yellowish-brown pigmentation patches on the skin, especially on the skin of the face), prevent too much contact with the sun or ultraviolet radiation. It is essential to check your breasts frequently, and you should speak to your doctor as soon as possible if you feel any swelling in your breasts. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

DesogestrelDantrolene

Critical

DesogestrelFosamprenavir

Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DesogestrelDantrolene

Critical

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
Using ethinyl estradiol and dantrolene can cause serious side effects that may affect your liver.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cerazette Tablet 28's with Dantrolene is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. Call a doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medication without consulting a doctor.

DesogestrelFosamprenavir

Severe

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
Using Cerazette Tablet 28's together with fosamprenavir may decrease the effects of fosamprenavir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cerazette Tablet 28's and Fosamprenavir together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fast heartbeat, anxiety, constipation, cough, dark urine, diarrhea, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, fever, hives or welts, itching skin or rash call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

DesogestrelRifampicin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
Coadministration of Cerazette Tablet 28's with Rifampicin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Cerazette Tablet 28's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Cerazette Tablet 28's and rifampicin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

DesogestrelRifapentine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
When Cerazette Tablet 28's is taken with Rifapentine may reduce the blood levels and effects of Cerazette Tablet 28's.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cerazette Tablet 28's with Rifapentine can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms: abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

DesogestrelTelaprevir

Severe

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
Combining Cerazette Tablet 28's with Telaprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of Cerazette Tablet 28's.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cerazette Tablet 28's with Telaprevir can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms: abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

DesogestrelCarbamazepine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
Taking carbamazepine and Cerazette Tablet 28's may possibly reduce the effects of Cerazette Tablet 28's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Cerazette Tablet 28's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

DesogestrelCarfilzomib

Severe

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
Carfilzomib can occasionally cause dangerous blood clots and using it together with ethinyl estradiol may increase the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cerazette Tablet 28's with Carfilzomib can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like rapid loss of eyesight, chest pain, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties, coughing up blood, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

DesogestrelOxcarbazepine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
Combining Cerazette Tablet 28's with Oxcarbazepine may reduce the blood levels and effects of Cerazette Tablet 28's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cerazette Tablet 28's and Oxcarbazepine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you take Cerazette Tablet 28's for menopause, consult the doctor if your medication is no longer controlling your symptoms or you experience abnormal bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

DesogestrelTopiramate

Severe

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
When Cerazette Tablet 28's is taken with Topiramate may reduce the blood levels and effects of Cerazette Tablet 28's.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cerazette Tablet 28's and Topiramate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms or if you're looking for other birth control options, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

DesogestrelBosentan

Severe

How does the drug interact with Cerazette Tablet 28's:
Bosentan can reduce the levels of Cerazette Tablet 28's in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cerazette Tablet 28's with bosentan can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

DESOGESTREL-0.075MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice

Moderate

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DESOGESTREL-0.075MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice

Moderate

Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Grapefruit juice with Cerazette Tablet 28's may increase the plasma concentration of Cerazette Tablet 28's. Avoid Grapefruit juice while being treated with Cerazette Tablet 28's.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
Avoid chronic stress and physical exercise like running, as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Cerazette Tablet .
Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive, soybean, canola, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

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CONTRACEPTIVES

Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Cerazette Tablet . But avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cerazette Tablet .

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Do not use Cerazette Tablet if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Caution

Although it does not produce harmful effects, a small amount of Cerazette Tablet passe into milk. Therefore, consult with your doctor before using Cerazette Tablet .

Driving

Safe if prescribed

Cerazette Tablet has no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.

Liver

Caution

Cerazette Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

Kidney

Caution

Cerazette Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.