desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Mar 26, 2024
Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Combination oral contraceptives
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Birth control
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol (Velivet) Drug Class
Desogestrel (dess-oh-jes-trel) and ethinyl estradiol (eh-thi-nil eh-strah-dye-ohl) are female hormones (progestin and estrogen hormones).
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol (Velivet) Age Range
Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol is approved for use in females of reproductive age. This medication is not indicated before menarche (first menstrual period).
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