Desogen

Drug Class and Mechanism

Desogen is an estrogen/progestin combination. It works by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries and thereby preventing pregnancy.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Storage

Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.

Drug name

Desogen

Drug Uses

Desogen is used for preventing pregnancy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Use Desogen as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Take Desogen by mouth with or without food.

To achieve maximum effectiveness of Desogen , it must be taken every day (every 24 hours) and at the same time each day.

Remember to take all of the pills in the pack. Do not skip any doses.

Be sure to have an extra full pack of this medication available at all times.

If you miss 1 dose of Desogen , take it as soon as you remember. Take your next dose at the regular time. This means you may take 2 doses on the same day. You do not need to use a backup method of birth control if you only miss 1 pill. If you miss more than 1 active dose of Desogen , read the extra patient information leaflet that comes with Desogen or contact you doctor for instructions. You must use a backup method of birth control if you miss more than 1 active dose of Desogen . If you are not sure about how to handle missed doses, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms) and talk with your doctor.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Desogen.