Econtra One-step®

Econtra One-step®
SPL v11
SPL
SPL Set ID 94b23c49-dfba-4a70-ada5-e5c212e703c5
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-04-08
Document Type 34390-5 Human OTC Drug Label

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Levonorgestrel (1.5 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Silicon Dioxide Starch, Corn Lactose Monohydrate Magnesium Stearate Starch, Potato Talc

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: S;11 Shape: round Color: white Size: 8 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
ANDA Completed Since 2018-02-08 Until 2022-08-31

Description

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Purpose

Emergency contraceptive

Patient Information

EContra One-Step ® (Levonorgestrel) Tablet, 1.5 mg Emergency Contraceptive One Tablet. One Step. What You Need to Know What is EContra One-Step ® ? EContra One-Step ® is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control.  What EContra One-Step ®  is not.  EContra One-Step ®  will not work if you are already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy. EContra One-Step ® will not protect you from HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). When should I use  EContra One-Step ® ? The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use EContra One-Step ® within 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex . EContra One-Step ®  is a backup or emergency method of birth control you can use when:  your regular birth control was used incorrectly or failed  you did not use any birth control method  When not to use EContra One-Step ® .  EContra One-Step ® should not be used:  as a regular birth control method, because it’s not as effective as regular birth control.  if you are already pregnant, because it will not work.  if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in EContra One-Step ® .    When should I talk to a doctor or pharmacist?   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 EContra One-Step ®  and increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe another form of emergency contraception that may not be affected by these medications. How does EContra One-Step ® work? EContra One-Step ® works before release of an egg from the ovary. As a result, EContra One-Step ® usually stops or delays the release of an egg from the ovary. EContra One-Step ® is one tablet that contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills and works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy. How can I get the best results from EContra One-Step ® ? You have 72 hours (3 days) to try to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. The sooner you take EContra One-Step ® , the better it works . How effective is EContra One-Step ® ? If EContra One-Step ® is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will get pregnant. About 7 out of every 8 women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant. How will I know EContra One-Step ® worked? You will know EContra One-Step ® has been effective when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time, or within a week of the expected time. If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, it is possible you may be pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test and follow up with your healthcare professional. Will I experience any side effects?   some women may have changes in their period, such as a period that is heavier or lighter or a period that is early or late. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant.   if you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical attention.  when used as directed, EContra One-Step ® is safe and effective. Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness.  if you vomit within 2 hours of taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose.  What if I still have questions about EContra One-Step ® ? If you have questions or need more information, call our toll-free number Afaxys Pharma, LLC at 1-855-888-2467. Other Information Keep out of reach of children: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Do not use if the blister seal is opened. Store at room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Active ingredient: levonorgestrel 1.5 mg Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch, and talc. If you are sexually active, you should see a healthcare provider for routine checkups. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about and, if necessary, test you for sexually transmitted diseases, teach you about effective methods of routine birth control, and answer any other questions you may have. Manufactured for: Afaxys Pharma, LLC Charleston, SC, 29403, USA. Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited Unit-VII (SEZ) Mahabubnagar (Dt)-509302, India Made in India Code: TS/DRUGS/22/2009 Revised: 03/2023


Medication Information

Purpose


Emergency contraceptive

Patient Information

EContra One-Step®

(Levonorgestrel) Tablet, 1.5 mg


Emergency Contraceptive

One Tablet. One Step.

What You Need to Know



What is EContra One-Step®
?



EContra One-Step®is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control. 



What EContra One-Step®  is not.

 EContra One-Step® will not work if you are already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy. EContra One-Step® will not protect you from HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).



When should I use  EContra One-Step® ?



The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use EContra One-Step® within 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex .



EContra One-Step® is a backup or emergency method of birth control you can use when: 

  • your regular birth control was used incorrectly or failed 
  • you did not use any birth control method 


When not to use EContra One-Step® .

 EContra One-Step® should not be used: 

  • as a regular birth control method, because it’s not as effective as regular birth control. 
  • if you are already pregnant, because it will not work. 
  • if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in EContra One-Step®.   


When should I talk to a doctor or pharmacist?  



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 EContra One-Step® and increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe another form of emergency contraception that may not be affected by these medications.



How does EContra One-Step®
work?



EContra One-Step® works before release of an egg from the ovary. As a result, EContra One-Step® usually stops or delays the release of an egg from the ovary. EContra One-Step® is one tablet that contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills and works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy.



How can I get the best results from EContra One-Step®
?



You have 72 hours (3 days) to try to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. The sooner you take EContra One-Step® , the better it works.



How effective is EContra One-Step® ?



If EContra One-Step® is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will get pregnant. About 7 out of every 8 women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant.



How will I know EContra One-Step® worked?



You will know EContra One-Step® has been effective when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time, or within a week of the expected time. If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, it is possible you may be pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test and follow up with your healthcare professional.



Will I experience any side effects?
 

  • some women may have changes in their period, such as a period that is heavier or lighter or a period that is early or late. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant. 
  • if you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical attention. 
  • when used as directed, EContra One-Step® is safe and effective. Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness. 
  • if you vomit within 2 hours of taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose. 


What if I still have questions about EContra One-Step® ?



If you have questions or need more information, call our toll-free number Afaxys Pharma, LLC at 1-855-888-2467.



Other Information



Keep out of reach of children:



In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.



Do not use if the blister seal is opened.



Store at room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).



Active ingredient:
levonorgestrel 1.5 mg



Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch, and talc.



If you are sexually active, you should see a healthcare provider for routine checkups. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about and, if necessary, test you for sexually transmitted diseases, teach you about effective methods of routine birth control, and answer any other questions you may have.



Manufactured for:

Afaxys Pharma, LLC

Charleston, SC, 29403, USA.



Manufactured by:

Aurobindo Pharma Limited

Unit-VII (SEZ)

Mahabubnagar (Dt)-509302, India



Made in India



Code: TS/DRUGS/22/2009



Revised: 03/2023

Description

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Use

for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

Section 50567-7

When using this product you may have



  • menstrual changes                           
  • nausea
  • lower stomach (abdominal) pain
  • tiredness
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • breast pain
  • vomiting 
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

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.
Do Not Use


  • if you are already pregnant (because it will not work)
  • for regular birth control 
Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)



Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Questions?

Call 1-855-888-2467



Manufactured for:

Afaxys Pharma, LLC

Charleston, SC, 29403, USA



Manufactured by:

Aurobindo Pharma Limited

Unit-VII (SEZ)

Mahabubnagar (Dt)-509302, India



Made in India



Code: TS/DRUGS/22/2009

Other Information


  • read the instructions, warnings and enclosed product leaflet before use
  • do not use if carton is open or seal is removed
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive Ingredients


colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch and talc.

Keep Out of Reach of Children.


In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222)  right away.

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.

Package Label Principal Display Panel 1.5 Mg (3 Blister Carton Label)

Compares to the active ingredient of Plan B One-Step®

NDC 50102-211-13



EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE

EContra One-Step®

(Levonorgestrel) Tablet, 1.5 mg

Reduces chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex.

Not for regular birth control.



The sooner you take it, the more effective it will be.

Take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex.

Will not harm an existing pregnancy.



1 Tablet 1.5 mg




One Tablet.

One Step.



afaxys®



3 Mono Cartons of 1 Tablet Each




Structured Label Content

Use

for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

Section 50567-7 (50567-7)

When using this product you may have



  • menstrual changes                           
  • nausea
  • lower stomach (abdominal) pain
  • tiredness
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • breast pain
  • vomiting 
Purpose


Emergency contraceptive

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

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.
Do Not Use (Do not use)


  • if you are already pregnant (because it will not work)
  • for regular birth control 
Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)



Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Questions?

Call 1-855-888-2467



Manufactured for:

Afaxys Pharma, LLC

Charleston, SC, 29403, USA



Manufactured by:

Aurobindo Pharma Limited

Unit-VII (SEZ)

Mahabubnagar (Dt)-509302, India



Made in India



Code: TS/DRUGS/22/2009

Other Information (Other information)


  • read the instructions, warnings and enclosed product leaflet before use
  • do not use if carton is open or seal is removed
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Patient Information

EContra One-Step®

(Levonorgestrel) Tablet, 1.5 mg


Emergency Contraceptive

One Tablet. One Step.

What You Need to Know



What is EContra One-Step®
?



EContra One-Step®is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control. 



What EContra One-Step®  is not.

 EContra One-Step® will not work if you are already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy. EContra One-Step® will not protect you from HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).



When should I use  EContra One-Step® ?



The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use EContra One-Step® within 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex .



EContra One-Step® is a backup or emergency method of birth control you can use when: 

  • your regular birth control was used incorrectly or failed 
  • you did not use any birth control method 


When not to use EContra One-Step® .

 EContra One-Step® should not be used: 

  • as a regular birth control method, because it’s not as effective as regular birth control. 
  • if you are already pregnant, because it will not work. 
  • if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in EContra One-Step®.   


When should I talk to a doctor or pharmacist?  



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 EContra One-Step® and increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe another form of emergency contraception that may not be affected by these medications.



How does EContra One-Step®
work?



EContra One-Step® works before release of an egg from the ovary. As a result, EContra One-Step® usually stops or delays the release of an egg from the ovary. EContra One-Step® is one tablet that contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills and works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy.



How can I get the best results from EContra One-Step®
?



You have 72 hours (3 days) to try to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. The sooner you take EContra One-Step® , the better it works.



How effective is EContra One-Step® ?



If EContra One-Step® is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will get pregnant. About 7 out of every 8 women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant.



How will I know EContra One-Step® worked?



You will know EContra One-Step® has been effective when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time, or within a week of the expected time. If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, it is possible you may be pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test and follow up with your healthcare professional.



Will I experience any side effects?
 

  • some women may have changes in their period, such as a period that is heavier or lighter or a period that is early or late. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant. 
  • if you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical attention. 
  • when used as directed, EContra One-Step® is safe and effective. Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness. 
  • if you vomit within 2 hours of taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose. 


What if I still have questions about EContra One-Step® ?



If you have questions or need more information, call our toll-free number Afaxys Pharma, LLC at 1-855-888-2467.



Other Information



Keep out of reach of children:



In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.



Do not use if the blister seal is opened.



Store at room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).



Active ingredient:
levonorgestrel 1.5 mg



Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch, and talc.



If you are sexually active, you should see a healthcare provider for routine checkups. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about and, if necessary, test you for sexually transmitted diseases, teach you about effective methods of routine birth control, and answer any other questions you may have.



Manufactured for:

Afaxys Pharma, LLC

Charleston, SC, 29403, USA.



Manufactured by:

Aurobindo Pharma Limited

Unit-VII (SEZ)

Mahabubnagar (Dt)-509302, India



Made in India



Code: TS/DRUGS/22/2009



Revised: 03/2023

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)


colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch and talc.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)


In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222)  right away.

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (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.

Package Label Principal Display Panel 1.5 Mg (3 Blister Carton Label) (PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1.5 mg (3 Blister Carton Label))

Compares to the active ingredient of Plan B One-Step®

NDC 50102-211-13



EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE

EContra One-Step®

(Levonorgestrel) Tablet, 1.5 mg

Reduces chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex.

Not for regular birth control.



The sooner you take it, the more effective it will be.

Take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex.

Will not harm an existing pregnancy.



1 Tablet 1.5 mg




One Tablet.

One Step.



afaxys®



3 Mono Cartons of 1 Tablet Each




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