Alesse
Combined Oral Contraceptive · Contraception
Drug Overview
- Active Ingredient
- Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol
- Brand Name
- Alesse
- Drug Class
- Combined Oral Contraceptive
- Therapeutic Indication
- Contraception
- Treats
- Contraception / Birth Control
- Available Dosages
- 0.1mg/0.02mg tablets
- Mechanism of Action
- Combination oral contraceptive
- Pregnancy Category
- Category X
- Generic Available
- Yes
Warning & Precautions
Increased risk of thromboembolism. Do not use in smokers over 35.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxNorm (RxCUI)
- 242297
- NDC (National Drug Code)
- 0555-9045-58