Alesse
Levonorgestrel · Ethinylestradiol
Levonorgestrel with ethinylestradiol tablets, a combined oral contraceptive taken by mouth. The hormone pair suppresses ovulation and thickens cervical mucus.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Levonorgestrel · Ethinylestradiol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.15/0.03 · 0.25/0.05mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Alesse on your behalf.
- Condition
- Contraception
- 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
- Originator
- 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
Levonorgestrel with ethinylestradiol tablets, a combined oral contraceptive taken by mouth. The hormone pair suppresses ovulation and thickens cervical mucus.
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 combines Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol for Contraception. These same active ingredients appear in other common brands like Microgynon 30, Levest, Rigevidon and Levlen. Alesse is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 0.15/0.03mg and 0.25/0.05mg, offering an established option for women seeking this specific combination of hormones.
Buying Alesse online
Ordering these tablets online serves busy professionals and expats who find a local clinic visit inconvenient. Because many generic versions of Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol are more cost-effective than the original brand, this is a practical way to maintain a steady, private supply throughout the region.
What you will receive
Alesse is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Alesse.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Levonorgestrel / Ethinylestradiol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.