How is Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Oral Route dosed?
The dosage of this medication varies based on the specific product being used. It is important to follow the specific dosing instructions provided by your healthcare professional or the patient information sheet that accompanies the medication.
What is the dosage form of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Oral Route?
This medication is available in the form of tablets and oral contraceptive pills. It is taken by mouth, usually once daily or as directed by a healthcare professional.
How is Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Oral Route administered?
This medication is administered through tablets that are taken by mouth. It is available under various brand names, such as Alesse, Alesse-28, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Aviane, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Enpresse, Introvale, Jolessa, Lessina, and others. It is crucial to follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor and read the patient instructions carefully.
What are common precautions when taking Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Oral Route?
Common precautions when taking this medication include:
- Following the dosage instructions provided by your doctor carefully.
- Not taking more medication or taking it more often than prescribed.
- Not using the medication before the start of menstruation in teenage females.
- Informing your doctor of any medical conditions you may have, including a history of depression, epilepsy, gallbladder disease, hereditary angioedema, hyperlipidemia, kidney disease, migraine headaches, diarrhea, or vomiting.
- Consulting your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, as there is limited information on the risks to infants.
- Being aware of potential drug interactions, particularly with medications for depression, epilepsy, gallbladder disease, hereditary angioedema, hyperlipidemia, kidney disease, migraine headaches, diarrhea, or vomiting.
- Reporting any side effects to your doctor, such as decreased interest in sexual intercourse, decreased milk production, loss of sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance, mental depression, patchy brown or dark brown discoloration of the skin, or other unexpected effects. Remember that no contraceptive method is 100% effective, and discuss your options for birth control with your doctor to find the most suitable method for you.