


Famylette Tablet
Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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Product introduction
Famylette Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The doctor should guide the dose and how often you take it. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. If you missed your dose and you are late by 12 hours in taking the missed dose, in that case, you must use a condom during intercourse for a period of 2 days.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, and acne. If these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor. They may suggest ways to minimize or prevent them.
Famylette Tablet can often disrupt your menstrual cycle, so consult your doctor if this happens regularly. Before using this medication, inform your doctor if you have a history of diabetes, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or high blood pressure. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, if you experience vomiting within 2 hours of dose intake, take another dose as soon as you feel better.
Uses of Famylette Tablet
Benefits of Famylette Tablet
Famylette Tablet is a contraceptive medicine that stops you from getting pregnant in multiple ways. Firstly, it prevents an egg from being released from your ovaries. Secondly, it makes the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb. Additionally, it prevents thickening of the lining of your womb, thereby making it unfavourable for an egg to grow in it. Famylette Tablet is a reliable and safe method for contraception, if used correctly. It does not interrupt with sex and you can lead a normal routine life without any worries. Take it as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Famylette Tablet
- Headache
- Nausea
- Weight gain
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Mood changes
- Acne
- Breast pain
- Decreased libido
How to use Famylette Tablet
How Famylette Tablet works
Quick tips
- Take Famylette Tablet at the same time every day without skipping any days, even between packs.
- If you are more than 12 hours late in taking a pill, you will not be protected against pregnancy. Use other contraceptive methods, such as condoms, for the next two days.
- If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Famylette Tablet, take another pill as soon as you feel well.
- It may stop your periods or make them lighter, irregular, or more frequent. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or vision changes. These could be the symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

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Use of Famylette Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Interaction with drugs
Tamoxifen (Oral Route)
Letrozole (Oral Route)
Anastrozole (Oral Route)
Raloxifene (Oral Route)
Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral Route)
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References
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- Desogestrel [Package leaflet: Information for the User]. León, Spain: Laboratorios León Farma, S.A; 2015. [Accessed 03 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:




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