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Levonorgestrel

Rx Oral RxCUI 483325
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Levonorgestrel
Established class
Progestin; Progestin-containing Intrauterine System
Physiologic effect
Inhibit Ovum Fertilization
Chemical structure
Progesterone Congeners
Route
Oral
Label date
2017-09-15

Purpose

Emergency contraceptive Use for women to reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control) Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert: This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs

Do not use

if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) for regular birth control . Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel.

When using this product

this product you may have menstrual changes nausea lower stomach (abdominal) pain tiredness headache dizziness breast pain vomiting

Active ingredient (label)

Levonorgestrel 1.5mg

Inactive ingredients

s colloidal silicon dioxide, pregelatinized starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and talc

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away. Directions take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it the better it will work. if you vomit within 2 hours after taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose. Other information read the instructions, warnings and enclosed product leaflet before use this product works mainly by preventing ovulation (egg release). It may also prevent fertilization of a released egg (joining of sperm and egg) or attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterus (implantation). do not use if carton is open or blister seal is broken or missing store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)