✅ Uses & Indications
Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
📏 Dosage & Administration
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
💊 Side Effects
No adverse reactions listed in FDA label.
⚠️ Warnings & Precautions
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 you may have • menstrual changes • tiredness • breast pain • nausea • headache • vomiting • lower stomach (abdominal) pain • dizziness Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
🔄 Drug Interactions
No interactions listed. Consult your pharmacist.
🚫 Contraindications
See prescribing information.
📦 Storage & Handling
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 the blister seal is broken or missing • store at 20-25°C (68° to 77°F)