Indications & Uses
Bredicon is a highly effective contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It is a good option for women who tolerate estrogen poorly, as well as for those who are breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Take one Desogestrel tablet at the same time each day, continuously and without a break. Try to keep within 3 hours of that time every day.
When and how to take the tablets
Each strip of Desogestrel contains 28 tablets. Arrows are printed on the front of the strip, between the tablets. If you turn the strip over, the day of the week for each tablet is printed next to it. Take your tablet at about the same time each day and swallow it whole with water.
Each time you start a new strip of Desogestrel, take a tablet from the top row. For example, if you start on Wednesday, take the tablet in the top row marked with that day. Then take one tablet a day until the strip is empty, always following the direction of the arrows. This way you can easily check whether you have taken your daily tablet. You may have some bleeding while using Desogestrel, but you must carry on taking your tablets as normal. When a strip is empty, start a new pack of Desogestrel the next day, without a gap and without waiting for a bleed. You can stop taking Desogestrel whenever you want. From the day you stop, you are no longer protected against pregnancy.
Starting your first pack of Desogestrel
If you are not using hormonal contraception at present (or haven't in the past month), wait for your period to begin. Take the first Desogestrel tablet on the first day of your period. If you take your first tablet on days 2 to 5 of your period, use an additional barrier method of contraception for the first 7 days of tablet taking.
Changing from a combined pill
Start Desogestrel on the day after the last active tablet of the combined pill. Additional contraceptive precautions are not necessary in this case.
Changing from a mini-pill, injection, implant or hormonal IUD
You can switch from another mini pill on any day. Start Desogestrel on the day an implant or IUD is removed, or on the day your next injection would be due. Additional contraceptive precautions are not necessary.
After a baby or an abortion
Start immediately after a first trimester abortion. Additional contraceptive precautions are not necessary. After delivery or a second trimester abortion, start before your periods return. If more than 21 days have passed, pregnancy must be ruled out and an additional barrier method of contraception should be used for the first 7 days.
If you forget to take one or more tablets
If you are more than 12 hours late, take a tablet as soon as you remember and take the next one at the usual time. This may mean taking two tablets in one day, which is not harmful. (If you have forgotten more than one tablet, you don't need to take the earlier missed ones.) You are not protected against pregnancy. Continue taking your tablets as usual, but use an extra method, such as a condom, for the next seven days. If you are more than 12 hours late with your tablet and have had sex, it is safe to use emergency contraception.
If you are less than 12 hours late, take the tablet as soon as you remember and take the next tablet at the usual time. The contraceptive action of Desogestrel is maintained.
If you missed one or more tablets in the first week of tablet intake and had intercourse in the week before missing the tablets, there is a possibility of becoming pregnant. The more consecutive tablets you have missed, the higher the risk that the contraceptive efficacy is decreased.
If you vomit or use medical charcoal
If you vomit or use medical charcoal within 3 to 4 hours after taking your Desogestrel tablet, the active ingredient may not have been completely absorbed. Follow the advice for missed tablets.
Side Effects
Common: irregular bleeding, absence of periods, headache, weight gain, breast tenderness, nausea, acne, mood swings, and reduced sex drive. Less common: vaginal inflammation, painful periods, ovarian cysts, vomiting, hair loss, tiredness, and trouble wearing contact lenses. Rare: rash, hives, and erythema nodosum (tender red skin nodules).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Epidemiological studies have linked the use of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) with a higher incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism). Whether Bredicon used alone carries the same risk is not clear. Stop use if a thrombosis occurs. Consider stopping treatment before planned long term immobilization due to surgery or illness. A benefit/risk assessment should be made in women with liver cancer. Use with caution in patients with a history of thromboembolic disorders. Patients with diabetes should be monitored carefully. Effects on bone density are not known.
Contraindications
Known or suspected pregnancy, active blood-clotting disorders in the veins, severe liver disease (past or present) accompanied by abnormal liver function results, tumors that depend on progestogen for growth, unexplained vaginal bleeding, and known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in this medicine.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy. Desogestrel doesn't affect how much breast milk is produced or its quality. Small amounts of its metabolite, etonogestrel, do pass into the milk, and while data beyond 7 months aren't yet available, the 7-month follow-up data available so far show no apparent risk to a nursing infant.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
No serious harmful effects have been reported after an overdose of desogestrel. Some people may have nausea and vomiting, and young girls may notice slight vaginal bleeding. Treatment is symptomatic.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Desogestrel at room temperature, below 30°C. Check the expiry date printed on the package, and don't use the medicine once that date has passed.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Bredicon 75 mcg
What is Bredicon 75 mcg Tablet?
Bredicon 75 mcg Tablet is a medicine that contains Desogestrel. It is made by Renata PLC, Gazipur. It belongs to the Oral Contraceptive preparations group of medicines.
What is Bredicon used for?
Bredicon is a highly effective contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It is a good option for women who tolerate estrogen poorly, as well as for those who are breastfeeding.
What are the side effects of Bredicon?
Common: irregular bleeding, absence of periods, headache, weight gain, breast tenderness, nausea, acne, mood swings, and reduced sex drive. Less common: vaginal inflammation, painful periods, ovarian cysts, vomiting, hair loss, tiredness, and trouble wearing contact lenses.
Can I take Bredicon during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Not recommended during pregnancy. Desogestrel doesn't affect how much breast milk is produced or its quality. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Bredicon?
No serious harmful effects have been reported after an overdose of desogestrel. Some people may have nausea and vomiting, and young girls may notice slight vaginal bleeding. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Bredicon?
Keep Desogestrel at room temperature, below 30°C. Check the expiry date printed on the package, and don't use the medicine once that date has passed.
Can I take other medicines with Bredicon?
Some medicines can interact with Desogestrel, for example: Carbamazepine, Rifampicin, Etonogestrel, Oxcarbazepine, Griseofulvin, Ritonavir. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Bredicon?
Bredicon is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.