Alesse
Levonorgestrel · Ethinylestradiol
Alesse is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy and is utilized to support hormonal cycle regulation.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Levonorgestrel · Ethinylestradiol
- Supply
- OTC
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.15/0.03 · 0.25/0.05mg
Alesse details
- Condition
- Contraception
- Alternative names
- Microgynon 30; Levest; Rigevidon; Levlen
- Therapeutic class
- Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Pharmacological class
- Oestrogen and Progestogen
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; weight gain; headache
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; mood swings; unscheduled bleeding; libido changes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- St. John's Wort; Anticonvulsants; Rifampicin
- Age restrictions
- For use in adult women of reproductive age.
Contraindications
history of venous thromboembolism; severe hypertension; breast cancer; severe liver disease
Precautions and warnings
cardiovascular risk factors; monitor blood pressure; risk of venous thromboembolism
Serious side effects
pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; deep vein thrombosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Alesse is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy and is utilized to support hormonal cycle regulation.
Mechanism of action
As a combined oral contraceptive, it provides a regulated combination of hormones that prevent ovulation, increase the viscosity of cervical mucus to inhibit sperm motility, and thin the uterine lining.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated; discontinue if pregnancy occurs. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Alesse
Alesse combines Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol for Contraception. These same active ingredients appear in other common brands like Microgynon 30, Levest, Rigevidon and Levlen. Manufactured by Pfizer, Alesse is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 0.15/0.03mg and 0.25/0.05mg, offering an established option for women seeking this specific combination of hormones.
Buying Alesse online
Alesse is registered across 13 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Ordering these tablets online serves busy professionals and expats who find a local clinic visit inconvenient. Because many generic versions of Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol are more cost-effective than the original brand, this is a practical way to maintain a steady, private supply throughout the region.