What is Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol overview

BRAND NAMES:

Generic Names:

  • Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol

Uses:

Therapeutic Classes:

Forms:

How it’s taken:

What is Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol used for?

Kariva is birth control tablet used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used to treat other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Kariva contains progesterone and estrogen that stops ovulation, thickens the fluid in your cervix and changes the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to your uterus. It also slows the progress of sperms in the uterus.

What form(s) does Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol come in

What are common Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol doses?

  • Disp Pack 28 Tablets

Common Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol prescriptions

  • Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol
    1 package (28 tablets), 0.15-0.02/0.01mg(21/5) disp pack

  • Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol
    28 tablets disp pack

How to take Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol

What to do if you miss a dose of Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol

Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol contraindications

Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol warnings

Desogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol interactions

Subscribe to our savings newsletter

Health education, drug info, wellness & more

By clicking 'Subscribe', I agree to SingleCare's Terms & Conditions.