Drug details

Reclipsen (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets)

type of Contraceptives, Oral, Estrogens/Progestins

Reclipsen 28 Day (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol kit) is a combined oral contraceptive (COC) indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • depression,
  • missed menstrual periods,
  • breakthrough bleeding,
  • spotting,
  • migraine,
  • fluid retention (edema),
  • temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment,
  • changes in vaginal discharge,
  • nipple secretion,
  • vaginal yeast infection, and
  • intolerance to contact lenses
  • reduced tolerance to carbohydrates, 
  • breast tenderness or enlargement,
  • gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating),
  • change in menstrual flow,
  • dark patches or freckles on skin which may persist,
  • changes in weight,
  • diminished in lactation when given immediately postpartum,
  • allergic reaction (including rash, hives, and skin swelling),
The following drugs are related to Reclipsen, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Camrese (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol kit)
  • Ortho-Cept (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Simliya (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)
  • Ocella (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol tablets, for oral use)
  • NuvaRing (etonogestrel, ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring)
  • Iclevia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • ParaGard (intrauterine copper contraceptive)
  • Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Jolivette (norethindrone tablets)
  • Lutera (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
  • Portia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
  • Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
  • Liletta (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
  • Ortho Evra (norelgestromin, ethinyl estradiol transdermal)
  • Ortho Micronor (norethindrone)
  • Ortho-Novum (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol)
  • Sharobel (norethindrone tablets)
  • Ortho Tri-Cyclen / Ortho-Cyclen (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol)
  • Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (norgestimate, ethinyl estradiol)