Alesse (Cont.)

When and How to Use Alesse

General considerations for when and how to use Alesse include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth once a day.
     
  • Each pack of Alesse contains 28 pills. Be sure to take them in order. Once you finish a pack, start a new one right away. You will probably start your period during the last seven days of the pack.
     
  • You can take Alesse with or without food. If the medication bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • It is important that you take Alesse every day and at the same time each day. Try to pick a time that will be easy to remember, such as at bedtime or breakfast. If you have trouble remembering, please talk with your healthcare provider, as missing pills increases your risk of pregnancy.
     
  • Make sure you know exactly what to do if you miss any pills. In some circumstances, you may need to use a backup method of contraception, such as condoms, for a week.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Alesse will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosing Information for Alesse

There is only one standard dose of Alesse, regardless of your age, weight, or medical conditions. As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Alesse Dosage for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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