Active ingredient ( in each tablet)
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
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert: This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs
Do not use
- if you are already pregnant (because it will not work)
- for regular birth control
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medication may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel.
When using the product you may have
- menstrual changes
- tiredness
- breast pain
- nausea
- headache
- vomiting
- lower stomach (abdominal) pain
- dizziness
Keep out of reach children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
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take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it the better it will work.
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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
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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 attachmentof a fertilized egg to the uterus (implantation).
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do not use if package is open or blister seal is broken or missing
- store at 20ºC to 25ºC (68ºF to 77ºF); excursions permitted to 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer 188
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
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Compare to the active ingredient in Plan B One-Step**
Levonorgestrel Tablet 1.5 mg
Emergency Contraceptive
Reduces chances of pregnancy after unprotected sex
Not for regular birth control
One Tablet. One Step
- The sooner you take it, the more effective it will be
- Take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex
- Will not harm an existing pregnancy
Tablet
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC, distributor of Plan B One Step®.
Distributed by:
RUGBY LABORATORIES
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Rugby Laboratories, Inc.