Cerelle contains the active ingredient desogestrel, a synthetic version of the female sex hormone progesterone. Desogestrel prevents pregnancy in two ways: first, it thickens the cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to enter the uterus. Second, it stops ovulation by preventing the release of eggs.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Possible side effects include:
- Decreased sexual drive (libido)
- Depression
- Headache
- Nausea
- Acne
- Breast pain
- Increased body weight
On rare occasions, ectopic pregnancy (where the baby develops somewhere outside the womb) have
been reported. If you have a sudden or severe pain in the lower abdomen or stomach area (possibly
indicating an ectopic pregnancy) you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.
If you experience these or any other side effects, including allergic reaction, while taking this medicine seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.
Please read the patient information leaflet before using this medicine.
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