Ocella is a generic oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV resource explores how Ocella works, describes how to use this birth control pill, and explains what you should be aware of before using this form of contraception.
Common Ocella side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vaginal discharge. This eMedTV Web page contains a more detailed list of possible side effects of the drug, including potentially serious ones that require medical attention.
Ocella is used for stopping ovulation in order to prevent pregnancy. This article on the eMedTV site further describes how this birth control pill works, lists possible off-label Ocella uses, and explains when you can start using it.
The recommended dose of Ocella is one tablet daily, taken at the same time each day. This eMedTV article covers dosing guidelines in more detail, including information on how to start Ocella for the first time and what to do if you miss a dose.
NSAIDs, cyclosporine, and protease inhibitors may cause drug interactions with Ocella. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may interact with Ocella and describes the potentially serious effects that may occur as a result.
You should not take Ocella if you have liver or kidney disease. This eMedTV Web page offers other precautions and warnings with Ocella, including more information on who should not use this contraceptive and a list of its possible side effects.
