Chemical formula: C₂₂H₃₀O Molecular mass: 310.473 g/mol PubChem compound: 40973
Desogestrel is a progestogen. Like other progestogen-only pills, desogestrel is best suited for use during breast feeding and for women who may not or do not want to use oestrogens. In contrast to traditional progestogen-only pills, the contraceptive effect of desogestrel is achieved primarily by inhibition of ovulation. Other effects include increased viscosity of the cervical mucus.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| G03AC09 | Desogestrel | G Genito urinary system and sex hormones → G03 Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system → G03A Hormonal contraceptives for systemic use → G03AC Progestogens |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERAZETTE Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Desogestrel is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)Croatia (HR)
Cyprus (CY)
Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Japan (JP)
Lithuania (LT)Nigeria (NG)
Poland (PL)Romania (RO)South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)Tunisia (TN)
United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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