Drug Uses

Alesse is a birth control drug of high effectiveness (99% when used as directed). Alesse contains natural hormones to prevent egg releasing and keep man's sperm away from utterus, so it basically allows to fully enjoy intimate moments with your partner.

How Taken

First pill in the package need to be taken on the first Sunday after period begins (unless directed otherwise). One pill need to be taken every day, no longer than 24 hours after last dose. Try to take pill at exact moment every day, before going to bed, with meal or first thing after waking up. Taking the pill at night may reduce nausea and headaches that you may eventually experience. With 21 day cycle you should use all pills during the 21 days and when you begin menstruating you should not use any pills for 7 days and begin new package the eighth day. 28 day cycle package contains additional 7 pills that need to be taken during the menstruation. They are either placebo pills, or contain iron supplements. You should follow your doctor's instructions about using a second form of birth control when you first start taking birth control pills, when you are taking antibiotics, or if you miss a pill. If you are unsure what to do in any of these cases, talk to your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor about how to ensure protection from pregnancy.

Warnings/Precautions

High blood pressure, angina, heart disease, stroke, breast, utterine or another hormone related cancer need to be reported to doctor. These pills have FDA category X, which means that they will defect an unborn baby. Hormonal changes during pregnancy have very serious effects on a developing baby. If you are breast feeding you should notify your doctor, since these pills decrease it's production.

Missed Dose

You can get pregnant if you miss pills, especially if you miss first few or the last few active pills in the pack. Missing pills may also cause spotting or light bleeding. If you take two pills to make up the missed pills you may feel sick in your stomach.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects that may be caused by using Alessa include vaginal bleeding, fluid retention, melasma and nausea, breast tenderness, change in appetite, headache, nervousness, depression, dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, vaginal infections, inflammation of the pancreas, and allergic reactions. If any of these side effects bother you, you should visit your doctor.

Storage

Alessa need to be stored at temperature of 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). It should be stored in the container it came in and out of the reach of children.

Overdose

There is no specific antidote and treatment for overdose symptoms, which may include nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness/fatigue; withdrawal bleeding may occur in females.

More Information

Before prescribing oral contraceptives your doctor need to examine your medical and family history and full examination. Examination may be postponed if your doctor believes it's appropriate, but examination should be performed at least once a year. This drug shouldn't be used for any other purposes than those for which it was prescribed. Prescription of this drug is person specific, do not give this drug to any other person. Smoking should be avoided while taking this drug.

Disclaimer

Information presented on this page is for informational purposes only. This information doesn't cover all interactions, precautions or adverse effects of treatment with this medicament. We disclaim all responsibility for any consequences, which may arise while taking this drug without proper consultation with doctor or pharmacist. We give no warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.