Xiromed Emergency Contraceptive Levonorgestrel 1.5mg, 1ct

Description

For women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control). FDA-approved. A backup plan that helps prevent pregnancy from happening after unprotected sex or birth control failure and is not for routine use. Just one pill, so you get what you need right away.

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

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg. Inactive Ingredient: cellulose microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, poloxamer 188.

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 medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel. When using this product you may have: menstrual changes, tiredness, breast pain, nausea, headache, vomiting, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, dizziness. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away. 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). Do not use if package is open or blister seal is broken or missing. Store levonorgestrel tablets 1.5 mg at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].