Alesse (Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol) - Summary

ALESSE SUMMARY

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

21 pink active tablets each containing 0.10 mg of levonorgestrel, d(-)-13(beta)-ethyl-17(alpha)-ethinyl-17(beta)-hydroxygon-4-en-3-one, a totally synthetic progestogen, and 0.02 mg of ethinyl estradiol, 17(alpha)-ethinyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3, 17(beta)-diol.

Oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception.

ALESSE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Alesse (Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol)

A 1-year randomized study to evaluate the effects of a dose reduction in oral contraceptives on lipids and carbohydrate metabolism: 20 microg ethinyl estradiol combined with 100 microg levonorgestrel. [2005.02]

Superior cycle control with a contraceptive vaginal ring compared with an oral contraceptive containing 30 microg ethinylestradiol and 150 microg levonorgestrel: a randomized trial. [2005.02]

A comparative study of monophasic oral contraceptives containing either drospirenone 3 mg or levonorgestrel 150 microg on premenstrual symptoms. [2005.01]

Double-blind, randomized study comparing the effects of two monophasic oral contraceptives containing ethinylestradiol (20 microg or 30 microg) and levonorgestrel (100 microg or 150 microg) on lipoprotein metabolism. [2004.02]

The effect of low dose nylestriol-levonorgestrel replacement therapy on bone mineral density in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. [2003.05]

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Clinical Trials Related to Alesse (Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol)

AZD6140 Oral Contraceptive Interaction Study [Recruiting]

Observational Trial With Leios/Alesse [Completed]

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Seasonique for the Treatment of Cyclic Pelvic Pain [Completed]

A Study to Evaluate Bleeding Patterns With Three Different Doses of DR-1031 Compared to Seasonale. [Active, not recruiting]

Study Evaluating Combination of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol in Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder [Completed]

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