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Levonorgestrel

 
Only available to patients local to Pharmacy Advance

 
Maximum Quantity Allowed:
1.5mg
1 tablet

Levonorgestrel is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if your usual contraceptive method has failed.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE ⚠️: Due to the nature of this medication, this can only be issued to patients in Beare Green or surrounding areas.

It must be delivered/collected the same day only

Supply is at the healthcare professional's discretion.

Product supplied may be from a different manufacturer

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Description

How does Levonorgestrel Work?

Levonelle works by blocking ovulation during menstruation. The drug thickens the vaginal fluid and prevents the sperm from reaching the egg for fertilisation to occur. By so doing, the embryo fails to attach to the uterine wall, so there is no pregnancy. Levonorgestrel does not stop an existing pregnancy. It only works as an emergency way to prevent unplanned conception.

Warnings

Warnings When Using Levonorgestrel

Do not take Levonelle if you suffer from any of these conditions:

  • If you have ever had an ectopic pregnancy.
  • If you have ever had inflammation of the Fallopian tubes.
  • If you have bowel disease that interferes with food digestion.
  • When suffering from severe liver problems.

For any extra information, please contact your healthcare provider or contact us.

Directions

Take the tablet as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex. Do not delay taking the tablet. The tablet works best the sooner you take it after having unprotected sex. It can only prevent you becoming pregnant, if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

If another unprotected intercourse takes place after the use of Levonelle 1500 (also if this is during the same menstrual cycle), the tablet will not exert its contraceptive effect and there is again the risk of pregnancy.

If you vomit within 3 hours of taking this medication, the pill may not be absorbed. Consult your doctor to ask if you need to repeat the dose to avoid getting pregnant.

Ingredients

The active substance is levonorgestrel. Each tablet contains 1500 micrograms of levonorgestrel.

The other ingredients are:

  • Potato starch
  • Maize starch
  • Colloidal silica anhydrous
  • Magnesium stearate
  • Talc
  • Lactose monohydrate

Side Effects

Very common side effects from taking Levonorgestrel include:

  • Feeling sick
  • Nausea
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Tiredness
  • Headache
  • Temporary irregular bleeding

Common side effects include:

  • Being sick
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Tender breasts

You may experience a heavier, lighter or delayed period temporarily