Desogestrel in Thailand
Progestogen
Used for: Contraception (progestogen-only and combined pills).
- Available in Thailand
- Registered17 active Thai FDA registrations
- Active ingredient
- DesogestrelProgestogen
- Prescription
- Pharmacist only (no prescription needed)
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
Is Desogestrel available in Thailand?
Yes. Desogestrel is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 17 active registrations. Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products
17 active registrations on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERAZETTE- | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 104/51 (N) |
| ELAVEN 21อีลาเวน 21 | tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 15251/65 |
| ELAVEN 28อีลาเวน 28 | tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 15252/65 |
| FEMINE 30ฟีมีน 30 | tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 15248/65 |
| FEMINE 30ฟีมีน 30 | tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 15249/65 |
| LESCILON 21เลสซิลอน 21 | compressed tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 1/57 (NG) |
| LESCILON 28เลสซิลอน 28 | compressed tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 2/57 (NG) |
| MARVELONมาร์วีลอน | compressed tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 75/52 |
| MARVELON 28มาร์วีลอน 28 | compressed tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 79/52 |
| MERCILONเมอซิลอน | compressed tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 30/52 (N) |
| MERCILON 28เมอซิลอน 28 | compressed tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 5/52 (N) |
| MINNYมินนี่ | compressed tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 4/53 (NG) |
| MINNY 28มินนี่ 28 | compressed tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 5/53 (NG) |
| NOVYNETTEโนวีเนท | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 3/57 (NG) |
| OILEZZออยเลซ | tablet | Pharmacist | 2C 2/64 (N) |
| RITA 21ริต้า 21 | tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 13/63 |
| RITA 28ริต้า 28 | tablet | Pharmacist | 2A 14/63 |
Do I need a prescription for Desogestrel in Thailand?
Not necessarily. Desogestrel is classed as a dangerous drug (ยาอันตราย) under the Thai Drugs Act. This means it must be sold by a pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy, but a doctor’s prescription is not legally required.
Can I bring Desogestrel into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is desogestrel a controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Desogestrel is not on the Thai list of narcotic or psychotropic substances, where it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other desogestrel products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Desogestrel”, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Registration numbers link to the Thai FDA’s public record for each product. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer