Alesse (Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel) is used to prevent pregnancy. Alesse contains two hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. This medication helps to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. This medication may regulate periods, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Do not take this medication if you are allergic. Talk to your doctor if you have a medical history of blood clots (for example, in the legs, eyes, lungs), blood clotting disorders (such as protein C or protein S deficiency), high blood pressure, abnormal breast exam, cancer (especially endometrial or breast cancer), high cholesterol or triglyceride (blood fat) levels, depression, diabetes, family or personal history of a certain swelling disorder (angioedema), gallbladder problems, severe headaches/migraines, heart problems (such as heart valve disease, irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack), history of yellowing eyes/skin (jaundice) during pregnancy or while using hormonal birth control (such as pills, patch), kidney disease, liver disease (including tumors), stroke, swelling (edema), thyroid problems, unexplained vaginal bleeding. If you are a diabetic, this medication may affect your blood sugar. Take this medication as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor for any possible side effects and precautions. If you experience any serious side effects, contact your medical professional promptly.
Alesse Availability
Big Mountain Drugs offers the brand name of Alesse, manufactured in Canada and India (Loette) by Wyeth. The generic of Alesse (Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel) manufactured by different manufacturers in Canada, India (Divacon) and New Zealand also called Microgynon by Bayer. Alesse is available in a dosage of 21 day and 28 day tablets.