Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Levonorgestrel Tablet Carton Label levenorgestrilcarton-label
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Levonorgestrel Tablet Carton Label levenorgestrilcarton-label
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
Purpose
Purpose Emergency contraceptive
Do Not Use
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
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
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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