Mircette
Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
Mircette is indicated for ovulation control and utilized to manage unintended pregnancy risk.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
- Supply
- OTC
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.15/0.02mg
Mircette details
- Condition
- Contraception
- Alternative names
- Mercilon; Gedarel; Desogen
- Therapeutic class
- Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
- Oestrogen and Progestogen
- Precautions and warnings
- increased risk of thrombosis; hypertension management; smoking status assessment
- Minor side effects
- spotting; nausea; headache; breast discomfort
- Moderate side effects
- weight fluctuation; mood disturbance; libido decrease; skin changes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- Manufacturer
- Organon
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- St. John's Wort; Phenobarbital; Phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Adult women of reproductive age.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
venous thromboembolism; history of deep vein thrombosis; cerebrovascular disease; severe headache; breast cancer
Serious side effects
thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; cardiovascular events, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Mircette is indicated for ovulation control and utilized to manage unintended pregnancy risk.
Mechanism of action
Combines a progestogen and an oestrogen to provide contraceptive protection through ovulation inhibition and by changing cervical mucus and the endometrium to discourage sperm passage and implantation.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Mircette
Mircette is a well-known brand of desogestrel and ethinylestradiol, a combination medication used for contraception. Other common brand names for this hormonal combination include Mercilon, Gedarel and Desogen. Produced by Organon, this medication is supplied as a tablet, typically available in the 0.15/0.02mg strength.
Buying Mircette online
Mircette is registered across 13 markets including the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan, with availability also in South Korea, Japan and the UAE. Generic desogestrel and ethinylestradiol, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand. This makes it a popular choice for expats and people across Asia seeking consistent access to their regular supply.