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Cyclessa DRUG INFO Chemical Name: DESOGESTREL (des-oh-JES-trel) and ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (ETH-in-il ess-tra-DYE-ole) Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel (EH thih nill ess tra DYE ole and des oh JESS trel) Brand Names: Apri, Cyclessa, Desogen, Mircette, Ortho-Cept IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug. Cyclessa Uses This medicine is a triphasic oral contraceptive (birth control pill) containing estrogen and progestin hormones. It is used to prevent pregnancy. This medicine may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Dosage: Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE COMES WITH A PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have before taking this medicine. TAKE THIS MEDICINE at the same time every day, not more than 24 hours apart. Continue taking this medicine until the pack is empty. DO NOT SKIP ANY DOSES even if you feel sick to your stomach or have spotting or light bleeding. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F), away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as you remember. Take the next dose at the regular time even if this means you take 2 doses on the same day. IF YOU MISS MORE THAN 1 DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, refer to the patient information leaflet that came with this medicine or check with your doctor or pharmacist. Side Effects SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, weight gain, breast tenderness, headache, change in menstrual flow, and areas of darkening or spotting on skin. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience bleeding or spotting between periods in more than one cycle or lasting more than a few days; swelling of fingers or ankles; unusual weight gain; leg pain or swelling; stomach pain or tenderness; change or lump in breast; depressed mood; unexplained fever or tiredness; or yellowing of the skin or eyes. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience sudden severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, or fainting; sudden loss or change in vision or speech; weakness or numbness in an arm or leg; confusion; chest tightness or heaviness; sharp or crushing chest pain; sudden shortness of breath; coughing blood; or severe stomach or back pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Precautions TAKING THIS MEDICINE WILL NOT PROTECT YOU FROM HIV infection (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases. MISSING DOSES OR STARTING A PACK OF THIS MEDICINE LATE increases your risk of pregnancy. To prevent pregnancy, be sure you have ready at all times another form of birth control to use as a back-up in case you miss pills. IF IRREGULAR VAGINAL BLEEDING OR SPOTTING OCCURS during more than one cycle or lasts for more than a few days, check with your doctor. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PERIOD for one or more cycles, make sure you are not pregnant or check with your doctor before continuing this medicine. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may affect your blood sugar Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine. IF YOU HAVE VOMITING OR DIARRHEA OR IF YOU TAKE CERTAIN MEDICINES including some antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antifungals, and other drugs that decrease the contraceptive effectiveness of this medicine,

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