Alesse

Alesse is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy and is utilized to support hormonal cycle regulation.

Strengths: 0.15/0.03 · 0.25/0.05mg

Women's Health icon Women's Health Levonorgestrel icon Levonorgestrel Ethinylestradiol icon Ethinylestradiol

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Medicine details

Conditions
Alternative names

Microgynon 30; Levest; Rigevidon; Levlen

Therapeutic class

Combined Oral Contraceptive

Pharmacological class

Oestrogen and Progestogen

Minor side effects

nausea; abdominal pain; weight gain; headache

Moderate side effects

breast tenderness; mood swings; unscheduled bleeding; libido changes

Dosage forms

Tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Onset Time

1–2 weeks

Duration

24 hours

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature below 25°C.

Drug interactions

St. John's Wort; Anticonvulsants; Rifampicin

Age restrictions

For use in adult women of reproductive age.

Contraindications

history of venous thromboembolism; severe hypertension; breast cancer; severe liver disease

Precautions and warnings

cardiovascular risk factors; monitor blood pressure; risk of venous thromboembolism

Serious side effects

pulmonary embolism — requires immediate medical attention; stroke — requires immediate medical attention; deep vein thrombosis — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Alesse is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy and is utilized to support hormonal cycle regulation.

Mechanism of action

As a combined oral contraceptive, it provides a regulated combination of hormones that prevent ovulation, increase the viscosity of cervical mucus to inhibit sperm motility, and thin the uterine lining.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated; discontinue if pregnancy occurs. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.

Alesse

Alesse is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy and is utilized to support hormonal cycle regulation.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Levonorgestrel, Ethinylestradiol
  • Listed indication(s): Contraception

Usually available as

  • 84 tablets - 0.15/0.03 mg465-0-15-0-03-mg-1923
  • 63 tablets - 0.25/0.05 mg465-0-25-0-05-mg-1928