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DESCRIPTION
Active Ingredient
Levonorgestrel USP 1.5 mg

PURPOSE
Emergency contraceptive

Levonorgestrel, also known as the morning-after pill, is a first line oral emergency contraceptive pill that has approval from the World Health Organization to prevent pregnancy. It is FDA approved to be used within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse or when a presumed contraceptive failure has occurred.
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablets should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. It works for up to 72 hours (3 days) after sex, but its more effective the sooner you take it.
Levonorgestrel is a second-generation synthetic progestogen, that is the active component of the racemic mixture of norgestrel. It binds to progesterone and androgen receptors where it can delay gonadotropin-releasing hormone from being released from the hypothalamus. This action blunts the luteinizing hormone surge that occurs during the pre-ovulation stage. Ultimately, it can delay or inhibit ovulation by preventing fertilization via inhibiting follicular rupture and release of a viable egg from the ovaries.

Possible side effects of Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablets You might feel sick, have tender breasts, headaches, tummy pain, diarrhea, feel dizzy or tired after taking Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablets. These symptoms should get better within a few days. If you are worried about the way you are feeling, always ask your pharmacist, doctor or nurse. 1% of women are likely to get sick (vomit) after taking Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablets. If you do vomit within three hours of taking Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablets, contact a pharmacist, doctor or family planning clinic as soon as possible.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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.