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Drug Uses -
Alesse is a very effective contraceptive (99 % effective when taken according to prescription). Alesse includes natural hormones that stop releasing an egg from the ovary and prevent sperm of a man from entering the uterus.
How Taken -
You should start taking pills on the first Sunday after the beginning of your period. Take one pill every day no longer than 24 hours after the previous dose. Get used to take a pill at a fixed time. If you are on a 28-day cycle, take one pill every day. When your first pack runs out, start another one next day. The pack contains 7 pills which are placebos (with no active ingredients) or iron supplements. These are to support your regular cycle, so take them when you are menstruating. If you are on a 21-day cycle, take one pill every day for 21 days, then stop taking pills for 7 days. During this time you will have menstruation. Star a new pack on the 8th day. You should consult with your doctor when it is first time you take birth control pills, when you are taking antibiotics or you miss a pill as you may need a second form of birth control.
Warnings/Precautions -
You should consult with your doctor if you experience high blood pressure, angina, heart disease; have had a stroke; have a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; have breast, uterine, or another hormone-related cancer; have liver disease or a history of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) caused by use of birth control in the past; have undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding; have migraines, asthma, seizures or epilepsy. You may not be able to take Alesse, or you may need a lower dose or special monitoring. Alesse is in the FDA pregnancy category X. It is known that Alesse causes birth defects in an unborn baby. You must not take Alesse if you are pregnant, if you might be pregnant or if you breast-feeding a baby, as hormones in pills pass into breast milk and decrease milk production.
Missed Dose -
If you miss a pill or start a pack late, you may get pregnant in the following 7 days. The effectiveness of Alesse decreases if you miss the first or the last few pink active pills in a pack. Spotting or light bleeding may also appear if miss a pill. You may have sick stomach if you to take two pills a day in order to catch up for the dose you forgot.
Possible Side Effects -
The most serious side effects are vaginal bleeding, fluid retention, melasma. Nausea, breast tenderness, change in appetite, headache, nervousness, depression, dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, vaginal infections, inflammation of the pancreas, and allergic reactions may also appear. Consult with your doctor if you experience any side effect.
Storage -
Store Alesse at room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) in a tightly closed container and out of direct sunlight. It should be kept out of the reach of children.
Overdose -
The symptoms of Alesse overdosage are nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness/fatigue; withdrawal. These symptoms do not require special treating.
More Information -
Before taking Alesse, you should be examined by your doctor. Moreover, your doctor should study your family history to find out if there were any cases of the conditions listed above. Your doctor should examine you at least once a year. Consult with your doctor regularly in order to define early signs of side effects. Alesse should be taken individually. You are not supposed to give Alesse to other people who need birth control. You must not smoke as it increases the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot formation.
Disclaimer -
This is not complete information about this drug. It does not cover all aspects of Alesse usage. This data should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be used for any particular patient. We point out reliability of this information and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse after-effects to persons, however such damages or sequels arise. No warranty is made in regards to this information.
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