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Levonorgestrel

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Postinor-2

Levonorgestrel - Dosage and How to Use

How should Levonorgestrel be used?

  • ​You may take this medication with or without food.
  • You may take the medication at any time during the menstrual cycle.
  • Take 2 tablets as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours of unprotected sex, but not later than 72 hours (3 days).
  • You should not take more than 4 tablets each month.
  • It is not recommended to take within the same menses cycle as it may affect your period.
  • If you vomit within 3 hours after taking the medicine, take another 2 tablets immediately. Consult a doctor to get the additional dose of the medication.

You may still get pregnant if there is sexual intercourse after taking the pill. Use a condom or any other type of birth control method if you have sexual intercourse after taking the emergency contraceptive pill.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

The tablet works best the sooner you take it after having unprotected sex. It can only reduce the likelihood of becoming pregnant, if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Please contact your healthcare professional if it is more than 72 hours since unprotected sex.

What should I do if I overdose?

Levonorgestrel - Additional Information

When can I start my regular hormonal contraception after taking this medication?

You can continue or start any birth control method right away. For the next 7 days, you must also use a barrier method (e.g. condoms, diaphragms and spermicides) along with your regular brith control methods, or not have sexual intercourse.

  • Updated on 10/31/2022 12:00:00 AM
  • Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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