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Elogen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Elogen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Elogen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Elogen as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Elogen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Elogen has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Elogen related warnings talks about Elogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Elogen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. High Blood Pressure, Hypercalcemia, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Elogen contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Elogen with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Elogen, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Elogen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Is the use of Elogen safe for pregnant women?
Elogen should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Elogen safe during breastfeeding?
Elogen can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Elogen on the Kidneys?
Elogen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Elogen on the Liver?
Elogen can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Elogen on the Heart?
Elogen is rarely harmful for the heart.
Elogen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elogen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Elogen has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Elogen
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Elogen together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elogen
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Elogen and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 318
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desogen® (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ortho-cept® (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mircette® (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol)