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Levesia

Active Ingredient:
Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel | Lactose
Origin:
EU

Levesia (Ethinylestradiol, Levonorgestrel | Lactose)

Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel, the active ingredients in Levesia, are a combined oral contraceptive presented as an oral tablet for oral use. They are used to prevent pregnancy and to regulate menstrual cycles in women of reproductive age.

GNH India supplies Levesia as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide. The company adheres to stringent quality standards and provides reliable sourcing for global healthcare providers. Levesia is manufactured under EU GMP guidelines, ensuring consistent potency and safety across batches.

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Exeltis Healthcare S.L

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Levesia, a combined oral contraceptive, acts on the hormonal regulation pathway to prevent pregnancy.

  • Contraception: prevents unintended pregnancy in women of reproductive age.
  • Menstrual cycle regulation: helps achieve more regular and predictable menstrual bleeding.
  • Family planning: provides a reliable method for couples to plan pregnancies.

How It Works

  • Levesia combines ethinylestradiol, a synthetic estrogen, with levonorgestrel, a progestogen. The estrogen component suppresses the release of follicle‑stimulating hormone, while the progestogen inhibits luteinizing hormone surge, together preventing ovulation. Additionally, levonorgestrel thickens cervical mucus, reducing sperm penetration, and both hormones induce endometrial changes that hinder implantation. The combined hormonal effect also stabilizes the endometrial lining, contributing to cycle control and reduces breakthrough bleeding.

Side Effects

Levesia may cause a range of adverse reactions, varying from mild to serious.

Common Side Effects

  • Nausea: mild stomach upset, often transient.
  • Headache: tension‑type or migraine‑like pain.
  • Breast tenderness: temporary swelling or discomfort.
  • Irregular bleeding: spotting or changes in menstrual flow.
  • Weight gain: slight increase in body weight.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Deep vein thrombosis: blood clot formation in veins.
  • Pulmonary embolism: blockage of lung arteries.
  • Severe allergic reaction: rash, swelling, or anaphylaxis.

Precautions & Warnings

Before prescribing Levesia, healthcare professionals should consider several safety measures.

  • Smoking status: avoid use in women over 35 who smoke.
  • Cardiovascular risk: assess history of thromboembolic disorders.
  • Liver disease: use with caution in hepatic impairment.
  • Migraine with aura: contraindicated due to increased stroke risk.
  • Concomitant medications: review for interactions affecting efficacy.
  • Store at ambient temperature: keep below 25°C in original packaging, protect from moisture.

Avoid Interactions

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

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin): may increase bleeding risk.
  • Certain antiepileptics (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin): reduce hormonal levels, decreasing contraceptive efficacy.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Antibiotics (e.g., rifampicin): may lower hormone concentrations.
  • St. John’s Wort: can diminish contraceptive effect.
  • Antiretrovirals (e.g., protease inhibitors): may affect hormone metabolism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Levesia is a combined oral contraceptive indicated for preventing unintended pregnancy, providing reliable family planning, and helping to regulate menstrual cycles in women of reproductive age.

Ethinylestradiol acts as a synthetic estrogen that suppresses follicle‑stimulating hormone, while levonorgestrel is a progestogen that blocks the luteinizing hormone surge. Together they inhibit ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, and alter the endometrium, preventing fertilisation and implantation.

The dosing regimen for Levesia is determined by a qualified prescriber. Typically, the product is taken as one tablet daily at the same time each day, but the exact schedule should follow the healthcare professional’s instructions.

Levesia is contraindicated in pregnancy and should not be started by women who are already pregnant. While limited data exist for breastfeeding, most guidelines advise caution and recommend discussing alternatives with a healthcare provider.

To order Levesia, submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com with the required quantity. GNH India supplies 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 combination of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel, a widely used regimen offering reliable contraception and cycle control. Its safety and efficacy profile is comparable to other products in the same class, with differences mainly in pill composition, dosing schedules and brand‑specific excipients.

Levesia tablets should be stored at ambient temperature, below 25 °C, in the original blister pack or container. Keep the product away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat to maintain potency throughout its shelf life.

Levesia is taken orally as a tablet. The recommended practice is to swallow one tablet with water each day, preferably at the same time each day, to maintain consistent hormone levels.

Serious risks include thromboembolic events such as deep‑vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, as well as severe allergic reactions. Women with a history of clotting disorders, smoking over age 35, or migraine with aura should be evaluated carefully before use.

Levesia is contraindicated in women who are pregnant, have known or suspected estrogen‑dependent tumors, have active liver disease, have a history of thromboembolic disorders, or are over 35 years old and smoke. It should also be avoided in individuals with unexplained vaginal bleeding.

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