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Levesia

Active Ingredient:
Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel | Lactose
Origin:
EU

Levesia (Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel | Lactose)

Ethinylestradiol / Levonorgestrel, the active ingredients in Levesia, are a combined oral contraceptive presented as a tablet for oral use. It is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy and provides hormonal regulation for women of reproductive age.

GNH India supplies Levesia as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Exeltis Healthcare S.L

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Levesia, a combined oral contraceptive, acts on the hormonal pathways that regulate ovulation and menstrual cycles.

  • Pregnancy prevention: provides reliable contraception to avoid unintended pregnancy.
  • Menstrual cycle regulation: helps achieve more predictable bleeding patterns.
  • Hormonal contraception: offers combined estrogen‑progestin therapy for family planning.

How It Works

  • Ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel work together to suppress the mid‑cycle surge of luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle‑stimulating hormone (FSH), thereby inhibiting ovulation. The estrogen component stabilises the endometrial lining, while the progestin thickens cervical mucus and alters the endometrium, reducing the likelihood of fertilisation and implantation.

Side Effects

Levesia may cause a range of adverse reactions. Patients should be aware of both common and serious possibilities.

Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Breast tenderness
  • Irregular bleeding

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism)
  • Stroke or transient ischemic attack
  • Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

Precautions & Warnings

Before prescribing Levesia, clinicians should evaluate individual risk factors and counsel patients on safe use.

  • Assess thrombotic risk: review personal or family history of clotting disorders.
  • Avoid smoking: especially in women over 35 years of age.
  • Monitor blood pressure: hypertension may increase cardiovascular risk.
  • Consider liver function: hepatic disease can affect hormone metabolism.
  • Pregnancy testing: ensure the patient is not pregnant before initiation.
  • Store at ambient temperature: keep below 25°C in the original packaging, protect from moisture.

Avoid Interactions

Levesia can interact with other medicines, altering its effectiveness or safety profile.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Strong enzyme inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine) may markedly reduce contraceptive efficacy.
  • Concurrent use with anticoagulants can increase bleeding risk.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Antifungal azoles (e.g., ketoconazole) may raise hormone levels, requiring monitoring.
  • Certain antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline) may slightly diminish effectiveness.
  • Herbal supplements such as St. John's wort can decrease contraceptive reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Levesia is a combined oral contraceptive indicated for the prevention of unintended pregnancy. It provides hormonal regulation that suppresses ovulation and creates an environment less favorable for fertilisation and implantation.

The ethinylestradiol component stabilises the endometrial lining, while levonorgestrel suppresses the mid‑cycle LH and FSH surge, preventing ovulation. Together they thicken cervical mucus and alter the uterine lining, reducing the chance of sperm reaching an egg and of implantation.

The dosing regimen for Levesia is determined by the prescribing healthcare professional. Typically, the medication is taken once daily at the same time each day, but the exact schedule should follow the prescriber’s instructions.

Levesia is contraindicated during pregnancy and should not be started in women who are already pregnant. While limited data exist for breastfeeding, the progestin component may affect milk production, and clinicians usually advise caution or alternative methods.

To order Levesia, submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com, specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies, and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details and any necessary import documentation.

Levesia contains the standard dose of ethinylestradiol combined with levonorgestrel, a widely used progestin. Its efficacy and safety profile are comparable to other approved combined oral contraceptives, though individual tolerability may vary based on hormone sensitivity and personal health factors.

Levesia tablets should be stored at ambient temperature, preferably below 25 °C, in their original blister pack to protect from moisture and light. Keep the medication out of reach of children and do not use after the expiry date.

Levesia is taken orally as a tablet. The patient should swallow the tablet with water, preferably at the same time each day, and should not skip doses. If a dose is missed, follow the guidance provided by the prescribing clinician.

Serious risks include venous thromboembolism, stroke, and severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. Women with a history of clotting disorders, cardiovascular disease, or certain cancers should be evaluated carefully before using Levesia.

Levesia is not recommended for women who are pregnant, have active thromboembolic disease, uncontrolled hypertension, severe liver disease, known hypersensitivity to any component, or who smoke heavily and are over 35 years of age.

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