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Overview
LEVONORGESTREL is a Schedule H drug.Levonorgestrel is a female hormone that can cause changes in your cervix, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system is a plastic device that is placed in the uterus where it slowly releases the hormone to prevent pregnancy for 3 to 5 years.It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm. It may also alter the lining of the uterus (womb) to stop a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
- You should not use levonorgestrel if you are allergic to it.
- Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking levonorgestrel if you regularly use medication for seizures, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS.
- Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Do not take a second dose without first asking your doctor.
- Visit your doctor within 3 weeks after taking levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive. A doctor should confirm that you are not pregnant, and that this medicine has not caused any harmful effects.
- If your period is late by 1 week or longer after the expected date, you may be pregnant. Get a pregnancy test and contact your doctor if you are pregnant.
- Do not take more than one tablet at the same time.
- Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases–including HIV and AIDS.
- Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases. Avoid having unprotected sex.Take as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
- Notify your doctor if you vomit within 2 hours of taking Levonorgestrel.
Symptoms of Overdosage
LEVONORGESTREL over-dosage can result in: Nausea, VomitCommon Side-Effects
LEVONORGESTREL : Diarrhoea, Anxiety, Depression, Muscle Pain, Edema, Nausea, Vomit, Head Headache, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Breast Pain, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Restless Or Irritability, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Vagina BleedingSerious Side-Effects
LEVONORGESTREL : Jaundice, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Decreased Appetite, Hair LossDisease Interactions
LEVONORGESTREL can interfere with: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Liver Cancer, Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Thromboembolism, Breast Cancer, Acute Liver Failure, Depression, Acute Renal Failure, Edema, Migraine, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Disease, Asthma, Seizure, Diabetes Mellitus, Vision Problems, Hyperlipidemia, ObesityTechnical Classification
LEVONORGESTREL is categorized as:- CONTRACEPTIVES / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES
- PROGESTINS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES
Storage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with LEVONORGESTREL as Ingredient
DEAR TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
DEARLOE 0.02MG/0.1MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
DIVACON 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG |
DUOLUTON L 0.25MG/0.05MG TAB | ESTRADIOL 0.25 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.05 MG |
DUOLUTON-L TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG |
ECEE2 0.75MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG |
ECEEPILL TAB | LEVONORGESTREL |
EPILL TAB | LEVONORGESTREL |
ERGEST LD 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
ESRO 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
ESRO G 0.050MG/0.250MG TAB | ESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL |
ESRO L 0.02MG/0.10MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
FLORINA 0.1MG/0.02MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.02 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.1 MG |
FLORINA G 0.05MG/0.25MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG |
FLORINA N TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
FREE LADY 1.5MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
GUARD PILL 1.5MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
I-PILL TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
INSTAFREE 1.5MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
LEVORA 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
LOETTE TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.2 MG |
LYNA TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
MALA D 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG |
MALA D TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
MIRENA IUS DEVICE | LEVONORGESTREL 52.0 MG |
MIRENA IUS | LEVONORGESTREL 52 MG |
MISS PILL TAB | LEVONORGESTREL |
NEXTIME 1.50MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
NIEL 72 TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
NOGESTOL 0.15MG/0.03MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.03 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.15 MG |
NORDETTE 30MCG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 30.0 MCG |
NOWILL 1.5MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
OC 21 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | ESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL |
ORGALUTIN 0.05MG/2.5MG TAB | ESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL |
OVILOW 0.02MG/0.1MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
OVIPAUZ L TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
OVRAL G 0.05MG/0.5MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.5 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG |
OVRAL L 0.03MG/0.15MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
OVRAL TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG |
OVRAL-L TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
PILL 72 750 MCG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 750.0 MCG |
PILL 72 TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG |
RBX PILL 1.50MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
SIRF EK 1.5MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG |
SUVIDA 0.3MG/0.03MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
SUVIDA TAB | LEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL |
T PILL 0.15MG/0.03MG TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG |
TRIQUILAR TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0 MCG, ESTRADIOL 0 MCG |
UNWANTED 72 TAB | LEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG |
UNWANTED PREGCARD 21 DAYS TAB | ESTRADIOL 0.15 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.03 MG |