Buy Linessa and Marvelon Online

This medication is also known under the following names in the USA and Canada:

Brand names: Azurette, Cyclessa, Desogen, Isibloom, Kariva, Mircette, Reclipsen, Linessa, Marvelon

Generic name: Ethinyl estradiol and Desogestrel

Information About Linessa and/or Equivalents

Linessa is an oral birth control prescription that contains desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, a combination of both progestin and estrogen hormones. It prevents pregnancy by obstructing ovulation, or the release of an egg from the ovary, as well as changing the thickness of the vaginal mucus to slow sperm movement. This pill is also suitable for regulating the menstrual cycle.

Each pack of this medication contains 21 or 28 pills and is to be taken for the whole course. Linessa does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.

Active ingredients

Desogestrel elucidates progestogenic activity and antigonadotropic effects. It thickens the mucus layer of the cervix and thins the lining of the uterus. This makes it difficult for the sperm to enter the uterus and fertilize an egg, as well as for the attachment of a fertilized egg onto the endometrium. Ethinyl estradiol is often used in combination birth control medication, as it inhibits ovulation.

This medication may also decrease painful periods, decrease the risk of ovarian cysts, and treat acne.

Conditions treated

This medication is for pregnancy control and menstrual regulation.

Dosage information

21-pill pack: Take 1 active tablet every day for 21 days. Begin the next pack after a 7-day break.

28-pill pack: Take 1 active tablet every day for 21 days. After this period, take 1 inactive pill daily for 7 days. Begin the next pack after finishing the whole course.

For the first 7 days of the first cycle of pill use, include a second method of birth control, such as latex condoms, as a precaution.

Side effects

The common side effects of Linessa include:

• Spotting or light bleeding;
• Slight nausea;
• Mood changes;
• Breast tenderness;
• Increased hair growth;
• Heartburn;
• Weight gain or loss.

Warnings and precautions

The following precautionary measures should be exercised while using Linessa.

Contraindications

• Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to desogestrel and any ingredients in the Linessa 28.
• Do not use if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old as it may increase risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
• Do not use if you have heart diseases or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
• Do not use if you have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding.
• Do not use if you are taking certain hepatitis C medication.
• Do not use if you have circulation problems (caused by diabetes).
• Do not use if you have severe migraine headaches with an aura.
• Do not use if you have a history of jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills.

Precautions

• Do not use if you are pregnant. Wait at least 4 weeks after giving birth to start taking birth control pills.
• Patients who are experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, or taking medications such as antibiotics may not experience the maximum efficacy of the pills.
• Patients should inform the doctor if they have high cholesterol.
• Patients should inform the doctor if they have depression.
• Patients should inform the doctor if they have irregular menstrual cycles.
• The hormones in birth control pills can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. The medicine may slow breast milk production.

Drug interactions

• Acitretin
• HIV protease inhibitors (e.g. ritonavir, saquinavir)
• Antihypertensive medications
• Low molecular weight heparins (e.g., enoxaparin)
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
• Barbiturates
• Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol, metoprolol)
• St. John’s Wort
• Diabetes medications (e.g., glyburide, insulin)
• Estrogens (e.g., estradiol, conjugated/equine, esterified)
• Hepatitis C protease inhibitors
• Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, desipramine)
• Warfarin

This may not be a complete list of drug interactions. Inform your doctor of all medications being taken, including non-prescription supplements.

Frequently asked questions

How to store it

Keep the pills at room temperature and away from direct sun exposure. Keep out of reach of children.

Is there an alternative generic brand to Linessa?

There is no generic alternative.

What if I overdose on Linessa?

If you accidentally overdose on Linessa, seek medical attention immediately.

What if I miss a dose of Linessa?

If you miss a dose of Linessa, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Take the next pill at the usual schedule. This means you might take 2 pills in one day.

If you miss 2 pills in a row during the first 2 weeks of your circle, take 2 pills on the day you remember. Follow up with 2 pills on the next day. Return to 1 pill a day until you finish the pack.

If you begin your pills on Day 1 and miss 2 or more pills in a row during the third week of your cycle, safely dispose of the rest of the pill pack. Start a new pack on the same day. You should use another method of birth control within the 7 days of missing the pills. There is a chance you may not have a period this month. If you miss 2 periods in a row, call your doctor.