Description

Levonorgestrel Mylan 1.5mg Tablet: Oral emergency contraception

Levonorgestrel Mylan is an oral emergency contraception intended to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or in the event of contraceptive method failure. It is recommended to take it as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex.

Properties

• Oral emergency contraception
• Prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg
• Can prevent 52% to 85% of expected pregnancies

Instructions

• Unprotected sex
• Forgot to take birth control pills
• Condom breakage
• Expulsion of the IUD
• Failure of the interrupted sexual intercourse method
• Rape

Contraindications

• Allergy to levonorgestrel or any of the other ingredients
• Before the first menstrual bleeding (puberty)
• Concomitant use of medicines containing ulipristal acetate

Ingredients

• Lactose monohydrate
• Corn starch
• Polyvinylpyrolidone
• Colloidal anhydrous silica
• Magnesium stearate
• Levonorgestrel (1.5 mg for one tablet)

Tips for use

Take the tablet with a glass of water, preferably within 12 hours and no later than 72 hours after unprotected sex. Do not delay taking the tablet, as it is more effective if you take it as soon as possible.

Precautions for use

• Do not replace a regular method of contraception
• Does not interrupt an ongoing pregnancy
• Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases

Warnings and precautions

• Concomitant use of certain medications may prevent Levonorgestrel Mylan from working effectively
• Contains lactose monohydrate, if you have an intolerance to certain sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine

Adverse effects

• Very common: dizziness, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, feeling of breast tension, late periods, heavy periods, bleeding, uterine pain, fatigue
• Common: diarrhea, vomiting, painful periods

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact your doctor or pharmacist.