Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Purpose

Emergency contraceptive

Use

for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel.  Note: Contains FD&C Yellow No. 6 as a color additive.

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

Other information

• read the instructions, warnings and enclosed product leaflet before use
• this product works mainly by preventing ovulation (egg release).  It may also
  prevent fertilization of a released egg (joining of sperm and egg) or attachment
  of a fertilized egg to the uterus (implantation).
• tablet is enclosed in a blister seal.  Do not use if carton is open or the blister seal is broken or missing.
• store at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C Yellow #6, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-866-992-8766 or visit our Website at www.mynextchoiceonedose.com

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Next Choice ONE DOSE ®  (Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg)
Emergency Contraceptive
One Tablet. One Dose.
What You Need to Know

Contains FD&C Yellow #6 as a color additive.

What is Next Choice One Dose ®?

Next Choice One Dose ®is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control.    

What Next Choice One Dose ®  is not.

Next Choice One Dose ®  will not work if you are already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy.   Next Choice One Dose ® will not protect you from HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 

When should I use Next Choice One Dose ® ?

The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use  Next Choice One Dose ® within 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex.

Next Choice One Dose ®  is a backup or emergency method of birth control you can use when:

• your regular birth control was used incorrectly or failed
• you did not use any birth control method 

When not to use Next Choice One Dose ®?

Next Choice One Dose ® should not be used:

• as a regular birth control method, because it’s not as effective as regular birth control.
• if you are already pregnant, because it will not work.
• if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in Next Choice One Dose ®.  

How does Next Choice One Dose ® work?

Next Choice One Dose ® is one tablet with levonorgestrel, a hormone that has been used in many birth control pills for several decades. Next Choice One Dose ® contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills, but works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary. It is possible that Next Choice One Dose ® may also work by preventing fertilization of an egg (the uniting of sperm with the egg) or by preventing attachment (implantation) to the uterus (womb).   

How can I get the best results from Next Choice One Dose ®?

You have 72 hours (3 days) to try to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex.  The sooner you take Next Choice One Dose ®, the better it works.  

How effective is Next Choice One Dose ®?

If Next Choice One Dose ® is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will get pregnant. About 7 out of every 8 women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant.  

How will I know if Next Choice One Dose ® worked?

You will know Next Choice One Dose ® has been effective when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time, or within a week of the expected time. If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, it is possible you may be pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test and follow up with your healthcare professional.  

Will I experience any side effects?

• some women may have changes in their period, such as a period that is heavier or lighter 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.
• when used as directed, Next Choice One Dose ® is safe and effective. Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness.
• if you vomit within 2 hours of taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose.  

What if I still have questions about Next Choice One Dose ®?

If you have questions or need more information, call our toll-free number, 1-866-992-8766, or visit Actavis’s My Next Choice One Dose ® Website.  

Other Information 

Keep out of reach of children:

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.  

Tablet is enclosed in a blister seal. Do not use if carton is open or the blister seal is broken or missing. 

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].  

Active ingredient: levonorgestrel 1.5 mg  

Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C Yellow #6, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone. 

If you are sexually active, you should see a healthcare provider for routine checkups. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about and, if necessary, test you for sexually transmitted diseases, teach you about effective methods of routine birth control, and answer any other questions you may have. 

Manufactured by:
Watson Laboratories, Inc.
Corona, CA 92880 USA 

Distributed by:
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA 

Phone: 1-866-992-8766

www.mynextchoiceonedose.com

Revised: October 2014

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