Levonorgestrel, Oral

Contraceptive · Progestogen

Indications

Post coital oral contraception within 72 hours of intercourse as an emergency measure.

Dosage

Adults: 1 tablet taken as soon as possible after intercourse (up to a max of 72 hr), then 1 tablet 12 hr (no later than 16 hr) after first dose. If vomiting occurs within 3 hr of either dose an additional tablet should be taken immediately. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

Vomiting, nausea.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Precautions: Severe hepatic impairment, severe malabsorption. Overdue menstrual bleeding. Unprotected intercourse more than 72 hours previously in current menstrual cycle. Patients who still become pregnant should be monitored for ectopic pregnancy.

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