Levonorgestrel
Levonorgestrel is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Levonorgestrel; Generic name: LEVONORGESTREL; Drug class: Progestin [EPC].
| Brand name | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LEVONORGESTREL |
| Drug class | Progestin [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Rugby Laboratories |
| Used for | Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control) |
| Dosage | 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 | 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Levonorgestrel USP 1.5 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=076126e4-9d76-45cd-a86b-5b35c56b620a |