Generic Name and Formulations:
Levonorgestrel 1.5mg; tabs.
Company:
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Prevention of pregnancy after known or suspected contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. Not for use as regular contraceptive.
Rule out pregnancy first. <15yrs: ℞ only. ≥15yrs: Take one single-dose as soon as possible but no later than 72hrs after unprotected intercourse. If vomiting occurs within 2hrs, may consider repeating dose.
Not applicable.
Emergency contraceptive.
See full labeling. Known or suspected pregnancy.
See full labeling. Ectopic pregnancy.
Drugs (eg, barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin) or herbal products (eg, St. John's wort) that induce certain enzymes (eg, CYP3A4) may decrease effectiveness.
Heavier menstrual bleeding, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, delay of menses (>7days).
Tabs—1