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DESOGESTREL-0.08MG
ORAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited , Commercial Operations , Prestige Tech Park,Platina-3, 7th to 12th floor, Prestige Tech Park, Kadubesanahalli, Bangalore -560103
Other Info - FAM0049

FAQs

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S does not affect fertility. If you have been taking the Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S, your chances of getting pregnant within a year are about the same as any other couple.
Yes, Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S can be taken every day. This medicine is prescribed once daily. Please take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor.
When you complete a pack, begin the next pack without having a break. You may have lighter, normal, or no periods while taking Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S. Continue taking Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S without waiting for your next period.
Take this Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S as per your doctor's instruction. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure constant levels of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S in your body.
If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking a Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S tablet, it is considered a missed dose. Therefore, you should take another dose.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S. But avoid alcohol consumption while taking Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Do not use Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Although it does not produce harmful effects, a small amount of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S passe into milk. Therefore, consult with your doctor before using Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S has no known effect on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S 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.

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Kidney

Caution

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S 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.

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Children

Unsafe

No clinical data on efficacy and safety are available in children below 18 years.

About Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) 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.

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S 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). Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.

Take Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S 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 Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S 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 Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S 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 Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S

To prevent pregnancy.

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Medicinal Benefits

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S 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). Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S does not show any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion. 

Directions for Use

Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S should be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Take Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Do not chew or crush the medicine; swallow it as a whole with water.

Side Effects of Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S

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

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 Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S 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

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DesogestrelDantrolene
Critical
DesogestrelThalidomide
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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DESOGESTREL-0.08MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PRIMIDONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • GRISEOFULVIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Take Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S preferably within 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you experience heavy vaginal bleeding after taking this medicine.

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 Famylette 0.075Mg Tablet 28'S.
  • 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.