Mircette
Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
Mircette is a combined contraceptive tablet, with the price shown per tablet, and comes in a single strength with pack sizes listed. It contains desogestrel and ethinylestradiol.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15/0.02mg | 21 tablets | US$33.99 | US$1.62 |
| 0.15/0.02mg | 42 tablets | US$60.48 | US$1.44 |
| 0.15/0.02mg | 84 tablets | US$95.76 | US$1.14 |
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Desogestrel · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.15/0.02mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Mircette on your behalf.
- Condition
- Contraception
- Alternative names
- Mercilon; Gedarel; Desogen
- Therapeutic class
- Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
- Oestrogen and Progestogen
- Precautions and warnings
- increased risk of thrombosis; hypertension management; smoking status assessment
- Minor side effects
- spotting; nausea; headache; breast discomfort
- Moderate side effects
- weight fluctuation; mood disturbance; libido decrease; skin changes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Organon
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- St. John's Wort; Phenobarbital; Phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Adult women of reproductive age.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
venous thromboembolism; history of deep vein thrombosis; cerebrovascular disease; severe headache; breast cancer
Serious side effects
thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; cardiovascular events, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Desogestrel with ethinylestradiol tablets for contraception, a combined pill acting through ovulation inhibition and a thicker cervical barrier.
Mechanism of action
Combines a progestogen and an oestrogen to provide contraceptive protection through ovulation inhibition and by changing cervical mucus and the endometrium to discourage sperm passage and implantation.
Mircette is a combined oral contraceptive tablet containing desogestrel and ethinylestradiol in a 0.15/0.02mg strength. It is used for contraception. The originator company is Organon, and the same combination is also known as Mercilon, Gedarel and Desogen.
It works by inhibiting ovulation and by changing cervical mucus and the endometrium to discourage sperm passage and implantation. Onset is 1–2 weeks and duration is 24 hours. Combined oral contraceptives raise the risk of venous thromboembolism. They are contraindicated with a history of venous thromboembolism, cerebrovascular disease, severe headache or breast cancer. Smoking raises the risk of serious cardiovascular events, and use is contraindicated in women over 35 who smoke. Pregnancy is contraindicated and breastfeeding is not recommended.
Ordering Mircette from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Choose the 0.15/0.02mg tablet and pack size, then see Women’s Health.
FAQ
What conditions does Mircette treat?
Mircette contains desogestrel and ethinylestradiol and is taken for contraception. Mircette combines a progestogen and an oestrogen to provide contraceptive protection through ovulation inhibition and by changing cervical mucus and the endometrium to discourage sperm passage and implantation.
Is Mircette the brand-name original?
Yes, Mircette is the original brand from Organon, and we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredients (desogestrel and ethinylestradiol) at the same doses, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
How is Mircette priced?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Mircette comes in a 0.15/0.02mg strength, in packs of 21 to 84 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Does Mircette go by other names?
You may also see desogestrel and ethinylestradiol sold as Mercilon, Gedarel and Desogen.
How soon does Mircette start working?
Desogestrel and ethinylestradiol usually kick in within 1 to 2 weeks. Some people notice it sooner than others.
What side effects should I know about with Mircette?
The ones people notice most with desogestrel and ethinylestradiol are spotting, nausea, headache and breast discomfort. Some people also get weight fluctuation, mood disturbance, libido decrease and skin changes. Rarer but serious: thrombosis, stroke and cardiovascular events. These need urgent medical help.
What shouldn't I combine with Mircette?
Desogestrel and ethinylestradiol can interact with St John's wort, phenobarbital and phenytoin. Before you start Mircette, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Can I get Mircette without a prescription here?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Mircette. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Mircette delivered in Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Mircette is the originator brand name, made by Organon. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Organon and do not ship the original Mircette.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Desogestrel / Ethinylestradiol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.