Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1.5 mg Tablet Blister Pack Carton FDA APPROVED NDC 51660-999-01 YOUR CHOICE™ LEVONORGESTREL TABLET 1.5 MG EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE Reduces chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex NOT FOR REGULAR BIRTH CONTROL ONE STEP Contains 1 Tablet Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg levonorgestrel
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1.5 mg Tablet Blister Pack Carton FDA APPROVED NDC 51660-999-01 YOUR CHOICE™ LEVONORGESTREL TABLET 1.5 MG EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE Reduces chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex NOT FOR REGULAR BIRTH CONTROL ONE STEP Contains 1 Tablet Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg levonorgestrel
Overview
Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
Indications & Usage
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
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 dizziness nausea headache breast pain lower stomach (abdominal) pain vomiting 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).
Purpose
Purpose Emergency contraceptive
Do Not Use
Do not use if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) for regular birth control
When Using
When using this product you may have menstrual changes tiredness dizziness nausea headache breast pain lower stomach (abdominal) pain vomiting
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 right away (1-800-222-1222).
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 tear strip is removed or blister seal is broken or missing store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Questions
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