Zerogen 0.075mg 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. It is safe for most of women, including breastfeeding mothers.

Zerogen 0.075mg 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, 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.

Uses of Zerogen Tablet

Contraception

Benefits of Zerogen Tablet

In Contraception

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet 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. Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet 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.

Side effects of Zerogen 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 Zerogen

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

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

How Zerogen Tablet works

Zerogen 0.075mg 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 Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Zerogen 0.075mg 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

Zerogen 0.075mg 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

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Zerogen Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Zerogen 0.075mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet

₹7.89/Tablet

Cerazette Tablet

Organon (India) Ltd

₹18/tablet

128% costlier

Quick tips

Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet 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 Zerogen 0.075mg 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 changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Progesterone Congeners

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Progestins (Third generation)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zerogen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Fulvestrant (Oral Route) Severe

Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Fulvestrant. Do not consume Fulvestrant with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Anastrozole (Oral Route) Severe

Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole. Do not consume Anastrozole with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Tamoxifen (Oral Route) Severe

Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen. Do not consume Tamoxifen with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Letrozole (Oral Route) Severe

Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole. Do not consume Letrozole with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Raloxifene (Oral Route) Severe

Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene. Do not consume Raloxifene with Desogestrel. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.

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Patient concerns

Contraception and birth control

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

How can I help you. Please be specific

I want to ask about better contraception

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

copper t, ocp, condom all r good. its upto u to choose

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FAQs

What is Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet and what is it used for?

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

How and in what dose should I take Zerogen 0.075mg 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.

Should I give a break after finishing my pack of Zerogen 0.075mg 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 Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet. Continue taking Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet without waiting for your next period.

How effective is this pill?

Zerogen 0.075mg 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 Zerogen 0.075mg 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 Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet?

If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet tablet, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take another dose.

What are the common side effects of taking Zerogen 0.075mg Tablet?

You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Zerogen 0.075mg 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 Zerogen 0.075mg 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.

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