What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
For women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
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 medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel. …
• read the instructions, warnings, and enclosed product leaflet before use • this product works mainly by preventing ovulation (egg release). … Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Levonorgestrel as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control) (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: • 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…
In many countries Levonorgestrel is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Levonorgestrel is sold under names such as Next Choice One Dose, Skyla, My Way, Take Action, Mirena, Afterpill, Opcicon One-step, Aftera. Brand names differ between countries.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.