Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Desogestrel Tablet
Desogestrel Tablet
| Generic name | Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Combined oral contraceptive (progestogen and estrogen combination) |
| Forms | Tablet (28-day blister pack with 21 active white tablets, 2 inactive light-green tablets, and 5 active yellow tablets) |
This medicine is a combination birth control pill that contains two hormones, desogestrel (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). It comes as a 28-day pack with 21 active white tablets, 2 inactive light-green tablets, and 5 active yellow tablets containing a lower dose of estrogen.
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