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)