Cerazette Tablet
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Product introduction
Cerazette Tablet is a medicine used as an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It helps to prevent the release and fertilization of the egg by sperm. It is generally safe for the majority of women, including those who are breastfeeding.
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 doctor should guide the dose and how often you take it. Swallow the tablet 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 during intercourse for a period of 2 days.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, and acne. If these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor. They may suggest ways to minimize or prevent them.
Cerazette Tablet can often disrupt your menstrual cycle, so consult your doctor if this happens regularly. Before using this medication, inform your doctor if you have a history of diabetes, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or 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.
Uses of Cerazette Tablet
Benefits of Cerazette Tablet
In Contraception
Cerazette Tablet is a progestin-only contraceptive that helps prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus to block sperm and inhibiting ovulation in most cycles. It is suitable for women who cannot take estrogen-based contraceptives and is safe for use during breastfeeding. Additionally, it may help reduce menstrual pain and make periods lighter or stop altogether in some users.
Side effects of Cerazette Tablet
Most 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
- Decreased libido
How to use Cerazette Tablet
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 Cerazette Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cerazette Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Cerazette Tablet 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cerazette Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Cerazette Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cerazette Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Cerazette Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cerazette Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cerazette Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Use of Cerazette Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Cerazette Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cerazette Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take Cerazette Tablet at the same time every day without skipping any days, even between packs.
- 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.
- 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 vision changes. These could be the symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Progesterone Congeners
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Progestins (Third generation)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cerazette with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Fulvestrant with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Fulvestrant.
Do not consume Anastrozole with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.
Do not consume Tamoxifen with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen.
Do not consume Letrozole with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.
Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole.
Do not consume Raloxifene with Desogestrel. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Cerazette Tablet
Once A Day
96%
Twice A Day
3%
What are you using Cerazette Tablet for?
Contraception
68%
Others
32%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
48%
Average
28%
Poor
24%
What were the side-effects while using Cerazette Tablet?
Mood changes
20%
Irregular men*
15%
No Side Effec*
15%
Headache
15%
Nausea
15%
*Irregular menstrual cycle, No Side Effect
How do you take Cerazette Tablet?
With food
45%
With or witho*
36%
Empty stomach
18%
*With or without food
Please rate Cerazette Tablet on price
Expensive
48%
Not Expensive
30%
Average
21%
FAQs
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 Cerazette 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?
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 use the progestogen-only pill as contraception will get pregnant in 1 year. However, missing pills, vomiting, and diarrhea 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 protected against pregnancy. To prevent pregnancy, use a non-hormonal contraceptive, like condoms, for at least the next seven days. Frequent missed 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 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 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.
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Country of origin: India
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cerazette Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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