Zelleta / Zelleta Pill

Description

Zelleta is a progestogen-only pill containing desogestrel 75 micrograms. It contains no oestrogen, so it is an option for people who cannot take a combined pill, including those who smoke over the age of 35, those with migraine with aura, and those who are breastfeeding. It is licensed to prevent pregnancy and, unlike older progestogen-only pills, works mainly by preventing ovulation.

One tablet is taken every day at about the same time, with no break between strips. If a tablet is more than 12 hours late, extra precautions are needed for the next seven days. Changes to bleeding are common: periods may become irregular, lighter, more frequent or stop altogether, and this often settles with time. Tell your prescriber if you have had breast cancer, liver disease or unexplained vaginal bleeding, and about medicines for epilepsy, tuberculosis or HIV. It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

• Progestogen-only pill containing desogestrel 75mcg, no oestrogen
• One tablet every day with no break between strips
• Works mainly by preventing ovulation
• Extra precautions needed if a tablet is more than 12 hours late
• Changes to bleeding patterns are common
• Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections