ALESSE 0.18MG

Emergency contraception called Levonorgestrel Tablet is used to stop pregnancy during unprotected intercourse or when other birth control methods have failed. It operates by halting the entire development of a woman’s egg. Additionally, it may stop the woman’s egg from adhering to the uterus wall (womb).

There is no 100% effective contraceptive method. Less effective forms of birth control include undergoing sterilization surgery or refraining from having intercourse. Regular use of this medication as a form of birth control is not advised. Your doctor should be informed of your contraceptive choices.

Any woman with the capacity to bear children can purchase Plan B One-Step® as an over-the-counter medication.

WAY OF ADMINISTRATION:

Administer Levonorgestrel Tablet in two tablets. The first one is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. The second one is taken 12 hours later. The dosing instructions are explained to the patient. It is in addition to the side effects of the drug. One should take this medication until the doctor sees fit. The doctor is in charge of the prescription. 

SIDE EFFECTS OF LEVONORGESTREL TABLET:

The side effects of Levonorgestrel Tablet are visible differently in different people. The side effects are mentioned below:

1. Nausea
2. Diarrhea
3. Vomiting
4. Fatigue
5. Heavy menstrual bleeding
6. Headache
7. Breast tenderness
8. Stomach ache

The doctor knows how to manage the side effects. Visit the expert in case the side effects persist for a long time. 

DOSAGE OF ALESE TABLET:

The dosage depends on severity and patients response. Within 72 hours of unprotected sexual activity or a known or suspected contraceptive failure, take one Levonorgestrel tablet orally. The tablet should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse for maximum effectiveness. Twelve hours after the first dose, the second tablet should be taken. Any period during the menstrual cycle is appropriate to use levonorgestrel pills. It should be thought about repeating the dose if vomiting develops within two hours of taking either medicine dose.

WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS:

1. Adverse side effects of combining Levonorgestrel Tablet with other medicines exist. Book an appointment with the doctor if these side effects occur.
2. You should be aware that your next menstrual cycle may start up to a week earlier or later than anticipated following taking levonorgestrel. Call your doctor if your next period doesn’t arrive for more than a week after the anticipated date. Your doctor will likely advise you to take a pregnancy test since you might be pregnant.
3. Inform your doctor of any medical issues you now have or have ever had.
4. One should not use this tablet if they are allergic.  
5. Before taking levonorgestrel, consult a physician or pharmacist if you routinely take medication for HIV/AIDS, TB, or seizures. Levonorgestrel’s efficiency as an emergency method of contraception may be decreased by some drugs.

The doctor is the authority on what to avoid when taking this medication. Some precautions heeded are for a better outcome.

LEVONORGESTREL TABLET INTERACTIONS:

Levonorgestrel Tablet interacts with other medicines and can reduce the effectiveness of the medication taken. The doctor informs the patient about the drugs that should not be mixed.

The other drugs it interacts with stated below:

1. Anakinra
2. Acitretin
3. Bosentan
4. Brigatinib
5. Clobazam
6. Dabrafenib
7. Ethanol
8. Insulin
9. Lonafarnib

INGREDIENTS:

Active Ingredient	Inactive Ingredients
Levonorgestrel	Lactose monohydrate
	Poloxamer 188
	Magnesium stearate