ALESSE

DRUG TITLE

Alesse (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)

USE OF THE MEDICINE

Alesse is a combination of a progestin (levonorgestrel) and estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) - the contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy.

INDICATIONS FOR USE

Use Alesse according you doctor`s instructions:

• Take with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Start taking Alesse on the first Sunday after menstruation begins, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If menstruation begins on Sunday, start taking Alesse in this day. Try to take Alesse in the same time each day with a difference of no more than 24 hours. After taking the last pill in the pack, start taking the first pill from a new pack the next day.
• For the effective action of the drug Alesse, take it every day. Do not skip doses. If you have any questions call you doctor.

THE MECHANISM OF ACTION

Alesse works by preventing ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary) and causing changes in cervical mucus, preventing sperm penetrate the egg cell and implanted in her. This medicine may also be used to treat acne in women 14 years and older or to regulate the menstrual cycle.

MISSED DOSE

If you miss Alesse and remembered about it the same day - take it as soon as possible and return to your normal schedule the reception. If you do not remember until the next day or if you miss more than once, look over the insert for patient, or contact your doctor for further instructions. You may need to use an additional form of contraceptive (e.g., condoms).

If you are not sure how to deal with missing doses of the medicine Alesse, use an extra form of contraceptive (e.g., condoms) until you talk to your doctor.

STORAGE

Store this medicine at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C. Keep away from heat, moisture and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Store in a tight, light-tight container. Keep away from children and away from pets.