{"id":7399,"date":"2021-02-22T06:32:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T06:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7399"},"modified":"2022-12-12T08:56:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T08:56:31","slug":"desogestrel-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/desogestrel-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Desogestrel Sandoz &#8211; Desogestrel Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Desogestrel 75 mcg Sandoz\u00a0Film-coated Desogestrel Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Desogestrel Sandoz Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Desogestrel Sandoz is used to prevent pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main types of hormonal contraceptives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Combined\u00a0<strong>p-\u00a0pills<\/strong>\u00a0containing two types of female sex hormones, estrogen,\u00a0and progestin.<\/li><li><strong>Mini-pills<\/strong>, which do not contain estrogen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Desogestrel Sandoz is a&nbsp;mini-pill.&nbsp;Desogestrel Sandoz contains a small amount of a female sex hormone,&nbsp;progestogen,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>desogestrel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most&nbsp;mini-pills&nbsp;work primarily by preventing the sperm from reaching the uterus.&nbsp;They do not always prevent egg cells from maturing, which is the main effect of combined&nbsp;pills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desogestrel dosage <\/strong>differs from most\u00a0mini-pills\u00a0by having a high enough\u00a0dose\u00a0to in most cases prevent egg cells from maturing.\u00a0Therefore, Desogestrel Sandoz provides very good protection against pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike combined&nbsp;pills, Desogestrel Sandoz can be used by women who do not tolerate&nbsp;estrogen&nbsp;or women who are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A disadvantage is that the bleeding may become more irregular when using Desogestrel Sandoz.\u00a0You may also not experience any bleeding at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desogestrel contained in Desogestrel Sandoz may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Take Desogestrel Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other hormonal contraceptives do not protect desogestrel Sandoz against\u00a0HIV\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0infection\u00a0(\u00a0AIDS\u00a0) or other sexually transmitted diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do Not Take Desogestrel Sandoz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to desogestrel or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have thrombosis.\u00a0Thrombosis\u00a0is the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel (eg in the legs (deep\u00a0vein thrombosis\u00a0) or the lungs (\u00a0pulmonary embolism)).<\/li><li>If you have or have had jaundice (yellowing of the skin) or severe liver disease and your liver is still not functioning normally.<\/li><li>If you have or are suspected of having <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/getting-a-cancer-message\/\">cancer<\/a> that grows under the influence of sex hormones, e.g.\u00a0certain types of breast cancer<\/li><li>If you have unexplained genital bleeding<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor\/midwife before using Desogestrel Sandoz if any of these apply to you.\u00a0You may be advised to use a <em><strong>Sandoz contraceptive pill<\/strong><\/em> method that does not contain\u00a0hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor\/midwife immediately if any of these conditions occur for the first time when you use Desogestrel Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor\/midwife or pharmacist before using Desogestrel Sandoz if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have ever had&nbsp;<strong>breast cancer.<\/strong><\/li><li>you have&nbsp;<strong>liver cancer<\/strong>, as a possible effect of Desogestrel Sandoz can not be ruled out<\/li><li>you&#8217;ve ever had a&nbsp;thrombosis<\/li><li>you have&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">diabetes<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>you have&nbsp;<strong>epilepsy<\/strong>&nbsp;(see section \u201cOther medicines and Desogestrel Sandoz\u201d)<\/li><li>you have&nbsp;<strong>tuberculosis<\/strong>&nbsp;(see section \u201cOther medicines and Desogestrel Sandoz\u201d)<\/li><li>you have&nbsp;<strong>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/strong><\/li><li>you have or have had&nbsp;<strong>chloasma<\/strong>&nbsp;(yellow-brown pigment spots on the skin, especially on the face), in which case you should avoid too much sunlight or ultraviolet rays.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If Desogestrel Sandoz is used in any of the above conditions, you may need to check carefully.\u00a0Your doctor\/midwife can explain this to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You must check your breasts regularly and you should contact a doctor\/midwife as soon as possible if you feel a lump in a breast.<\/li><li>Breast cancer occurs slightly more often in women who take&nbsp;pills&nbsp;than in women of the same age who do not take&nbsp;pills.&nbsp;If women stop taking the&nbsp;pill, this reduces the risk that the 10 years after the women stop using the&nbsp;pill&nbsp;is the same as for women who have never used the&nbsp;pill.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast cancer is rare in women under the age of 40, but the risk increases with age.&nbsp;The extra number of cases of breast cancer that are diagnosed will therefore be higher if a woman continues to use&nbsp;pills&nbsp;when she is older.&nbsp;How long the pills are used is less important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Among 10,000 women who take the&nbsp;pill&nbsp;for up to 5 years but stop&nbsp;taking the&nbsp;pill&nbsp;at the age of 20, there will be less than one extra case of breast cancer for up to 10 years after the end of the treatment, except for the 4 cases that normally diagnosed in this age group.<\/li><li>Among 10,000 women who take combined&nbsp;pills&nbsp;for up to 5 years but stop at the age of 30, 5 extra cases will be detected in addition to the 44 that are normally diagnosed.<\/li><li>Among 10,000 women who take&nbsp;pills&nbsp;for up to 5 years but stop at the age of 40, 20 extra cases will be detected in addition to the 160 that are normally diagnosed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of breast cancer in women using\u00a0mini-pills\u00a0such as Desogestrel Sandoz is considered comparable to the risk in women using\u00a0pills, but the evidence is not as strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast cancer detected in women taking\u00a0pills\u00a0seems to be less likely to have spread than breast cancer detected in women not taking\u00a0pills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is uncertain whether\u00a0pills\u00a0cause the increased risk of breast cancer.\u00a0It may be that women are examined more often and that breast cancer is thus detected earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blood clots (&nbsp;thrombosis&nbsp;)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek medical advice immediately if you notice any signs of\u00a0thrombosis\u00a0(see also &#8220;Regular check-ups&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thrombosis\u00a0is the formation of a blood clot that can clog a blood vessel.\u00a0A thrombosis sometimes occurs in the deep veins of the legs (deep\u00a0vein thrombosis\u00a0).\u00a0If a blood clot breaks away from the veins where it is formed, it may reach and clog the pulmonary\u00a0artery\u00a0and cause what is known as\u00a0pulmonary embolism.\u00a0A\u00a0pulmonary embolism\u00a0can cause <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chest <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a><\/li><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><li>Collapse, and even death<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Deep\u00a0vein thrombosis\u00a0rarely occurs.\u00a0Thrombosis\u00a0can develop even if you do not take\u00a0<strong>Sandoz birth control <\/strong>pills, and it can occur if you become pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of suffering from thrombosis\u00a0is higher if you use<strong>\u00a0Sandoz birth control<\/strong> pills or any other medicine\u00a0than if you do not.\u00a0The risk of developing\u00a0thrombosis\u00a0when using\u00a0mini-pills\u00a0such as Desogestrel Sandoz is considered to be lower than with\u00a0oral contraceptives\u00a0that also contain\u00a0estrogen\u00a0(combined\u00a0oral contraceptives\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mental disorders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some women who use hormonal <strong>Sandoz contraceptive pill,<\/strong> including other harmonal pills, have reported depression or depression.\u00a0Depression can be severe and can sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts.\u00a0If you experience mood swings and symptoms of depression, you should contact a doctor as soon as possible for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No data are available regarding safety and efficacy in adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Desogestrel Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor\/midwife or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0Also, tell other doctors and dentists who prescribe medicines that you are using Desogestrel Sandoz.\u00a0They can tell you if you need to use additional contraceptive protection (such as a condom) and if so, for how long or if the use of any other medicine you need needs to be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>May affect the levels of Desogestrel Sandoz in the blood<\/li><li>May make it\u00a0<strong>less effective in preventing pregnancy<\/strong><\/li><li>May cause unexpected bleeding<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This applies to medicines used in the treatment of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eepilepsy\u00a0eg <ul><li>Primidone<\/li><li>Phenytoin<\/li><li>Carbamazepine<\/li><li>Oxcarbazepine<\/li><li>Felbamate<\/li><li>Topiramate<\/li><li>Phenobarbital<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Tuberculosis\u00a0eg <ul><li>Rifampicin<\/li><li>Rifabutin<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>HIV\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0infection\u00a0such as <ul><li>Ritonavir<\/li><li>Nelfinavir<\/li><li>Nevirapine<\/li><li>Efavirenz<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Hepatitis\u00a0C virus infections eg <ul><li>Boceprevir<\/li><li>Telaprevir<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Other infectious diseases eg <ul><li>Griseofulvin<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in the blood vessels of the lungs <ul><li>Bosentan\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Certain bacterial infections eg <ul><li>Clarithromycin<\/li><li>Erythromycin<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Depression ((traditional) herbal medicines containing\u00a0St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0[\u00a0<em>Hypericum perforatum<\/em>\u00a0]),<\/li><li>Fungal infections eg\u00a0<ul><li>Ketoconazole<\/li><li>Itraconazole<\/li><li>Fluconazole\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0<ul><li>Hypertension<\/li><li>Angina pectoris <ul><li>Aangina<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Certain heart rhythm disorders eg\u00a0<ul><li>Diltiazem\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking medicines or (traditional) herbal medicines that may make Desogestrel Sandoz less effective,\u00a0use\u00a0a\u00a0barrier method\u00a0(such as a condom).\u00a0As the effect of another drug on Desogestrel Sandoz may persist for up to 28 days after stopping treatment with the drug, it is necessary to use a\u00a0barrier method\u00a0throughout this time.\u00a0Your doctor\/midwife can tell you if you need additional protection and if so, for how long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desogestrel Sandoz can also affect the effectiveness of other medicines, either by increasing the effect (eg medicines containing cyclosporine) or reducing the effect (eg lamotrigine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Desogestrel Sandoz if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desogestrel Sandoz can be used while you are breast-feeding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desogestrel Sandoz does not appear to affect breast milk production or quality.\u00a0However, occasional reports have described a decrease in breast milk production using desogestrel.\u00a0A small amount of the active substance in Desogestrel Sandoz passes into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The health of children of women who have used Desogestrel Sandoz during breast-feeding for 7 months has been monitored until the child is 2.5 years old.\u00a0No effects on the child&#8217;s growth or development have been observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor\/midwife or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Desogestrel Sandoz has no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desogestrel Sandoz Contains Lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor\/midwife before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular checks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When using Desogestrel Sandoz, your doctor\/midwife will ask you to have regular check-ups.\u00a0How often you need to go for a check-up and what the check-up contains depends on your personal situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact your doctor\/midwife as soon as possible if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you notice something that may indicate a&nbsp;<strong>blood clot<\/strong>&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;severe pain or swelling in one of the legs, unexplained chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">cough<\/a>, especially if you cough up blood (which may be a sign of a&nbsp;<strong>thrombosis<\/strong>&nbsp;)<\/li><li>you get sudden, severe pain in the stomach or&nbsp;<strong>jaundice<\/strong>&nbsp;(you may notice that you have yellow skin, yellow eye whites, or dark urine, which may be a sign of&nbsp;<strong>liver problems<\/strong>&nbsp;)<\/li><li>you feel a lump in your breast (which may be a sign of&nbsp;<strong>breast cancer<\/strong>&nbsp;)<\/li><li>you get sudden or severe pain in the lower abdomen (which may be a sign of&nbsp;<strong>ectopic pregnancy<\/strong>, ie an ectopic pregnancy)<\/li><li>you should be bedridden or have an operation (contact your doctor at least four weeks in advance)<\/li><li>you get unusual, heavy&nbsp;<strong>genital bleeding<\/strong><\/li><li>you suspect you are&nbsp;<strong>pregnant.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Desogestrel Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor\/midwife or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor\/midwife or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When and how to take the tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each card contains 28 tablets &#8211; 4 weeks of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Take one tablet every day at about the same time.&nbsp;Swallow the tablet whole with water.<\/strong><\/li><li>On the front of the map, there are arrows printed between the tablets.&nbsp;The foil is printed on the back of the map on weekdays.&nbsp;Each table corresponds to one day a week.<\/li><li>Each time you start a new map of Desogestrel Sandoz, take one tablet from the top row.&nbsp;Do not start with any tablet.&nbsp;If you e.g.&nbsp;starting on a Wednesday, take the tablet from the top row marked &#8220;ON&#8221; (on the back).<\/li><li>Continue to take one tablet daily until the map is blank, always following the direction of the arrows.&nbsp;By checking on the back of the map, you can always easily see if you have already taken today&#8217;s tablet.<\/li><li>You may experience bleeding while taking Desogestrel Sandoz, but you should continue to take the tablets as usual.&nbsp;See also section 4&nbsp;Side effects.<\/li><li>When a map is finished, you should continue with a new map the next day &#8211; that is, without any tablet break and without waiting for a bleed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The first Desogestrel Sandoz map<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If you have not used any hormonal contraceptives in the last month wait<\/strong> until menstruation begins.&nbsp;Take the first tablet of Desogestrel Sandoz on the first day of bleeding.&nbsp;You do not need to use any extra protection.&nbsp;You can also start on days 2\u20115 of your period, but then you must use extra protection (eg condoms) for the first 7 days.<\/li><li><strong>Switch from a combined&nbsp;pill, ring, or&nbsp;patch<\/strong> you <strong>do not have<\/strong>&nbsp;a tablet-free, ring-free, or patch-free week:- You can start with the first tablet of Desogestrel Sandoz the day after you take the last tablet of your combined&nbsp;pill, or on the same day that your ring or&nbsp;patch is removed (this means that you should not have any tablet-free, ring-free or patch-free week).- If your&nbsp;pill&nbsp;also contains hormone-free tablets (&nbsp;placebo&nbsp;), you can start with Desogestrel Sandoz the day after you take the last active tablet (if you are not sure which tablet it is, ask your doctor\/midwife or pharmacist).-&nbsp;<strong>If you follow these instructions, you do not need to use any extra protection. <\/strong>If you <strong>have<\/strong>&nbsp;a tablet-free, ring-free, or patch-free week:- You can also start the last day of the tablet-free, ring-free, or patch-free week, or when you have taken all hormone-free tablets (&nbsp;placebo&nbsp;) of your current contraceptive.-&nbsp;<strong>If you follow these instructions, you must use extra barrier protection (eg condom) for the first 7 days of taking the tablets.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Switching from another&nbsp;mini-pill you<\/strong> can switch from another&nbsp;mini-pill&nbsp;any day.&nbsp;You do not need any extra protection.<\/li><li><strong>Change from&nbsp;the syringe, rod, or IUD<\/strong>Start with Desogestrel Sandoz on the day you should have your next&nbsp;syringe&nbsp;or on the day your rod or IUD is removed.&nbsp;You do not need any extra protection.<\/li><li><strong>After giving birth you<\/strong> can start with Desogestrel Sandoz 21 to 28 days after delivery.&nbsp;If you start later, you will need to use extra barrier protection for the first 7 days that you take the tablets.&nbsp;If you have had intercourse, you should make sure that you are not pregnant before starting Desogestrel Sandoz.&nbsp;Information on breastfeeding can be found in section 2 under the heading &#8220;Pregnancy and breast-feeding&#8221;.&nbsp;Your doctor\/midwife can also give you advice.<\/li><li><strong>After miscarriage or abortion, your<\/strong> doctor\/midwife will give you advice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Desogestrel Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are&nbsp;<strong>less than 12 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;late:- Take the missed tablet as soon as you remember and then take the next tablet at the usual time, so you are still protected against pregnancy.<\/li><li>If you are&nbsp;<strong>more than 12 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;late:- If you are more than 12 hours late with your tablet, the&nbsp;<strong>protection against pregnancy may be insufficient<\/strong>.&nbsp;The more tablets you have forgotten in succession, the greater the risk that you may become pregnant.- Take the missed tablet as soon as you remember and then take the following tablets at the usual time.&nbsp;Also, use extra protection (eg condom) for the next 7 days.&nbsp;If you missed one or more tablets during the very first week of treatment and you had intercourse the week before you forgot the tablets, there is a risk that you have become pregnant.&nbsp;Ask your doctor\/midwife for advice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have stomach problems (vomiting, severe diarrhea)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have vomited within 3-4 hours after taking your tablet with Desogestrel Sandoz or have severe diarrhea, the active substance may not have been completely absorbed by your body.&nbsp;Follow the advice in the section on forgotten tablets above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Desogestrel Sandoz Then You Should\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no reports of serious side effects if you take more Desogestrel Sandoz tablets at one time.\u00a0The symptoms that may occur are nausea and vomiting and in young girls slight bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Desogestrel Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can stop taking Desogestrel Sandoz whenever you want.\u00a0From the day you stop, you are no longer protected against pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor\/midwife or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Desogestrel Pill Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u00a0Tell your doctor\/midwife if you notice any\u00a0side effects, especially if they are serious or persistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serious\u00a0desogestrel pill side effects\u00a0are<\/strong>\u00a0that have been associated with the use of desogestrel Sandoz is described in the paragraphs &#8220;Breast cancer&#8221; and &#8220;Thrombosis&#8221; in section 2 &#8220;What you need to know before you take Desogestrel Sandoz&#8221;.\u00a0You should read these paragraphs and contact your doctor\/midwife for further advice if necessary.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Abdominal bleeding may be irregular<\/strong>\u00a0when using Desogestrel Sandoz.\u00a0It can be splash bleeding that does not even require bandaging or bleeding that is similar to sparse menstruation and requires menstrual protection.\u00a0It can also happen that menstruation is completely absent.\u00a0Irregular bleeding is not a sign that your pregnancy protection with Desogestrel Sandoz has deteriorated.\u00a0In general, you do not need to do anything, just continue taking Desogestrel Sandoz.\u00a0<strong>If, on the other hand, the bleeding is heavy and prolonged, you should contact a doctor\/midwife.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Other\u00a0side effects\u00a0may occur<br>Common<\/strong>\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mood swings<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Decreased sex drive (\u00a0libido\u00a0)<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Acne<\/li><li>Chest pains<\/li><li>Irregular or missed periods<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abdominal infection<\/li><li>difficulty wearing contact lenses<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>hair loss<\/li><li>menstrual cramps<\/li><li>ovarian cysts<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin problems such as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Painful blue-red nodules (tuberous rose or erythema nodosum).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these&nbsp;side effects, fluid or leakage from the breast may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of\u00a0angioedema, such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face<\/li><li>Swollen tongue or throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Hives\u00a0and difficulty breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Desogestrel Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.\u00a0day.\u00a0or EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>The medicine does not require any special storage instructions.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine if you notice any visible signs of change in the medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Environmental risk assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance etonogestrel poses an environmental risk to fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is desogestrel.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are <ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/lactose-intolerance\/\">Lactose<\/a> monohydrate<\/li><li>Maize\u00a0starch<\/li><li>Povidone K 30<\/li><li>Stearic acid<\/li><li>Alpha-tocopherol<\/li><li>Anhydrous\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silica<\/li><li>Hypromellose<\/li><li>Macrogol<\/li><li>Titanium dioxide (E171)<\/li><li>Polysorbate 80<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Desogestrel Sandoz is a white, round, film-coated tablet.<\/li><li>It is available in packs of 1, 3, 6, or 13 blisters packaged separately in an aluminum laminated bag, each containing 28 film-coated tablets.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek Pharmaceuticals dd, Verovskova 57, 1526 Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek Pharmaceuticals dd, Trimline 2 D 9220 Lendava, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek SA ul.&nbsp;Domaniewska 50 C, 02-672 Warsaw, Poland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salutas Pharma GmbH, Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, Barleben.&nbsp;Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz SRL, Str. 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