- Contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy
- Known as the mini-pill
- Always read the patient information leaflet before use
- This contraceptive pill could be free* - learn why here
Buy Desomono Tablets
Desomono Tablets are a daily contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. They contain a small amount of the progestogen, desogestrel. Progestogens are synthetic versions of progesterone, which is one of the female sex hormones. This is why it is known as the mini pill or a progestogen-only pill (POP).
How Desomono Tablets work
Desomono Tablets work by preventing a woman's egg cell from ripening. It also has effects on cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb.
Directions
Always take Desomono Tablets exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
Take one tablet at the same time each day, without any breaks in between packs.
If you are late taking the pill
If you are less than 12 hours late, take the pill straight away and continue taking your pills as usual.
If you are more than 12 hours late, take the most recently missed pill immediately. Leave any other missed pills. Use extra contraception for the next 7 days.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Desomono Tablets may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:
- Mood changes
- A decrease in sex drive (libido)
- Nausea
- Acne
- Breast pain
- Irregular or no periods
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
The risk of a blood clot is higher in women on any type of contraceptive pill. It is thought that the risk with progesterone-only pills, such as Desomono, is lower than women on the combined pill. Blood clots are rare but they can be a serious health problem.
The risk of breast cancer is slightly higher in women taking any contraceptive pill. A woman’s risk is higher the older she is rather than how long she has been on the pill for. When a woman stops taking the pill, the risk of breast cancer gradually reduces.
Warnings
Desomono Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:
- You have a blood clot in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism)
- You have had jaundice or severe liver disease and your blood tests show that your liver has not returned to normal
- You have or are suspected to have cancer that is affected by sex steroids e.g. breast, ovarian or endometrial cancer
- You have ever had any unexplained vaginal bleeding between your periods or if you repeatedly have bleeding after sex
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking these tablets if:
- You have had cancer that is affected by progesterone hormones e.g. breast, ovarian or endometrial cancer
- You have had liver cancer or other liver problems
- You have had blood clots in the legs or lungs
- You suffer from epilepsy
- You have tuberculosis
- You have diabetes
- You have high blood pressure
- You have had chloasma
Using/taking other medicines
Talk to your GP or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any medication including ones not obtained by prescription.
Some medications may lead to unexpected bleeding and/or contraceptive failure. These medications include treatments for:
- Epilepsy (e.g. primidone, phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, felbamate, topiramate and phenobarbital)
- Tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin and rifabutin)
- HIV infections (e.g. efavirenz)
- Depressive moods (St. John’s wort)
- Fungal infections (e.g. griseofulvin)
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension (e.g. bosentan)
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not use Desomono if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. It may be used when you are breastfeeding, however, if you are breastfeeding and want to use Desomono it is important that you speak to a healthcare professional first.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Storage information
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
