Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg are a safe, and FDA-approved, form of emergency contraception, which contains an elevated dose of the same drug found in many common oral contraceptives. They are a generic product that are bioequivalent to the two tablet Plan B® product. They are designed to prevent unwanted pregnancy in the event that normal contraceptives fail, are not used, or are not available.
By providing an elevated dose of the same drug used in many oral birth control pills, Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg prevent pregnancy by interfering with the process of fertilization, transport of the fertilized egg, and implantation into the uterine lining. Once a woman becomes pregnant, Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg are not effective.
Whenever your normal contraceptive practices fail, or have not been used, Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg may be used as a backup birth control method. If you feel your normal contraceptive methods have failed, you should take Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg as soon as possible.
Use of Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg should be limited to rare cases where normal birth control methods fail, or are unavailable, and emergency contraception is needed. You should not rely on Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg as a primary method of birth control. If you are already pregnant, they will have no effect. If you are allergic to levonorgestrel, or any of the ingredients in Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg, you should not take them. The product will NOT protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg contain two (2) 0.75mg doses of levonorgestrel. The first tablet should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, and the second tablet 12 hours later. The sooner they are taken, the more effective they are. If you experience vomiting within two hours of taking a dose, please consult your physician, as a repeat dose may be necessary.
Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg have been shown to be most effective if used within 24 hours of intercourse. If used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, they have been shown to prevent 7 of 8 pregnancies that would have otherwise occurred.
You will know Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg were effective when you begin your next menstrual cycle, which usually occurs within 7 days of the expected date. If menses are delayed more than 7 days from the expected date, consult your health care provider.
Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg only prevent pregnancy. Once pregnancy has occurred, they will have no effect. If you take Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg while already pregnant, or they don't work and you become pregnant, they are not likely to cause harm to you or your pregnancy.
Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg are designed for use as a form of emergency contraception (EC). They should not be used as a regular form of contraception. EC use should be limited to rare cases where normal birth control fails, such as when a woman forgets her normal oral contraceptive dosage, a condom slips or breaks, normal methods of birth control are not available, or in the event of sexual assault.
Normal contraceptive practices should resume immediately after taking Levonorgestrel tablets 0.75mg, as they are far more effective.
It is also important to note that emergency contraceptives may prevent pregnancy but do NOT protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg may be used on as many occasions as necessary, but should be limited to rare occasions. They are designed for use in any instance where normal contraceptive methods have, or may have, failed. Keep in mind that they are only designed for emergency use, and should not be used in place of normal birth control and contraceptive practices, which when applied properly have a significantly higher success rate.
When used as directed, Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg are safe and effective. Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness and breast tenderness. Some women may have changes in their period, a heavier or lighter next period, 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.
Normal contraceptive practices should resume immediately after taking Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg, as they have no lasting effect on a woman's ability to become pregnant beyond the time they are taken. Consult with your healthcare professional for instructions on taking your oral contraceptive.
In very rare cases, ectopic pregnancy may occur. A physician should be consulted immediately if abdominal pain occurs 3 to 5 weeks after taking Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75mg, or if the next expected menses is delayed more than reasonably expected, as pregnancy may have occurred.
The product will NOT protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. They should not be used as a primary method of birth control, as they are far less effective than routine methods.
If you have additional questions, or would like more information, call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-719-9260, review this website, or consult your healthcare professional.
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Important Safety Information:
Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75 mg are not effective if you're already pregnant, and it will not terminate an existing pregnancy. Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75 mg do not protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Side effects may include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, changes in your period, dizziness, and breast tenderness. 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 you should seek immediate medical help.
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Levonorgestrel tablets, 0.75 mg are available without a prescription for anyone age 17 or older. If you are 16 or younger, a prescription is required.
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