ALESSE

Drug Uses

It has been found that Alesse is 99 per cent effective in birth control. Alesse has natural hormones that prevent the ovary from releasing eggs and also blocks the sperms from entering the uterus.

How Taken

Coming in tablet form, Alesse is taken orally. Normally the first tablet should be taken on the Sunday after the periods begin. The pill should be taken daily and you have to see that you take it the same time. It is advised to take the pill early morning or before bedtime. For women who are on a 28-day cycle, they should have to go for a second pack. If a woman has 21 day cycle, she have to take the pill continuously or 21 days and after that do no take it for 7 days. These seven days you will be having your periods and on the 8th day, you can continue with Alesse.

Missed Dose

You should always keep in mind not to miss the drug. Always take care that you do not miss the first and the last pink pills. If you miss pills there are chances that you have slight bleeding.

More Information

It is better to take Alesse after consulting the doctor. You have to consult with him your medical history. You have to check at least once a year with your physician.

When taking Alesse, you should have to avoid smoking as it increases the risk of heart attack, blood clot and stoke.

Warnings/Precautions

You have to be cautious if you have angina, high blood pressure, heart disease, blood clotting disorder, have liver disease, have history of jaundice, have breast/uterine or any other hormone related cancer.

The drug is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that studies conducted in animals or human beings have shown fetal abnormalities. So it is better not to take the drug if you are pregnant or likely to conceive. Alesse should also not be used when breast-feeding as the drug passes into the milk.