LEVONORGESTREL

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: Oral

Precautions

  • 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, Vomit

Common 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 Bleeding

Serious Side-Effects

LEVONORGESTREL : Jaundice, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Decreased Appetite, Hair Loss

Disease 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, Obesity

Technical 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 TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
DEARLOE 0.02MG/0.1MG TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
DIVACON 0.03MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG
DUOLUTON L 0.25MG/0.05MG TABESTRADIOL 0.25 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.05 MG
DUOLUTON-L TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG
ECEE2 0.75MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG
ECEEPILL TABLEVONORGESTREL
EPILL TABLEVONORGESTREL
ERGEST LD 0.03MG/0.15MG TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
ESRO 0.03MG/0.15MG TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
ESRO G 0.050MG/0.250MG TABESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL
ESRO L 0.02MG/0.10MG TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
FLORINA 0.1MG/0.02MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.02 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.1 MG
FLORINA G 0.05MG/0.25MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG
FLORINA N TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
FREE LADY 1.5MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
GUARD PILL 1.5MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
I-PILL TABLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
INSTAFREE 1.5MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
LEVORA 0.03MG/0.15MG TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
LOETTE TABLEVONORGESTREL 1 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.2 MG
LYNA TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
MALA D 0.03MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL 0.03 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG
MALA D TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
MIRENA IUS DEVICELEVONORGESTREL 52.0 MG
MIRENA IUSLEVONORGESTREL 52 MG
MISS PILL TABLEVONORGESTREL
NEXTIME 1.50MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
NIEL 72 TABLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
NOGESTOL 0.15MG/0.03MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.03 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.15 MG
NORDETTE 30MCG TABLEVONORGESTREL 30.0 MCG
NOWILL 1.5MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
OC 21 0.03MG/0.15MG TABESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL
ORGALUTIN 0.05MG/2.5MG TABESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL
OVILOW 0.02MG/0.1MG TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
OVIPAUZ L TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
OVRAL G 0.05MG/0.5MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.5 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG
OVRAL L 0.03MG/0.15MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
OVRAL TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG
OVRAL-L TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
PILL 72 750 MCG TABLEVONORGESTREL 750.0 MCG
PILL 72 TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG
RBX PILL 1.50MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
SIRF EK 1.5MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
SUVIDA 0.3MG/0.03MG TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
SUVIDA TABLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
T PILL 0.15MG/0.03MG TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
TRIQUILAR TABLEVONORGESTREL 0 MCG, ESTRADIOL 0 MCG
UNWANTED 72 TABLEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG
UNWANTED PREGCARD 21 DAYS TABESTRADIOL 0.15 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.03 MG