Levonorgestrel 1.5mg

Levonorgestrel 1.5mg

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Levonorgestrel 1.5mg is an emergency contraceptive taken as soon as possible and within 72 hours (three days) after unprotected sex.

✓ One 1.5mg tablet · equivalent to 1500 micrograms

✓ Suitability, timing and other medicines must be checked

✓ Need it now? Seek local help rather than waiting for delivery

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1 When did you have unprotected sex or contraceptive failure?

(Please give date and approximate time)

2 Have you already taken any emergency contraception for this incident?

3 Are you currently using any regular form of contraception?

 e.g. pill, implant, IUD, condoms

4 Are you currently pregnant or do you think you could be pregnant?

5 Have you had unprotected sex more than once in this menstrual cycle?

6 Are you currently breastfeeding?

7 Do you have any known allergies?

(especially to ulipristal acetate, levonorgestrel, or lactose)

8 Are you taking any medicines or herbal remedies?

e.g. epilepsy medicines, St John’s Wort, HIV treatment, rifampicin, omeprazole, etc.

9 Do you have any liver disease or serious medical condition?

10 When was the first day of your last period?

11 Was your last period normal for you?

12 Have you had unprotected sex since your last period before this incident?

13 Do you understand that emergency contraception should be taken as soon as possible for best effectiveness?

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Request levonorgestrel 1.5mg emergency contraception from The Care Pharmacy following a suitability check. This product contains one tablet. The 1500mcg strength shown in the product details is the same as 1.5mg; packaging may vary by manufacturer.

Need emergency contraception now? If you need emergency contraception now, do not wait for postal delivery. Contact a local pharmacy or sexual health clinic promptly so you can receive time-sensitive advice and treatment.

When is levonorgestrel used?

Levonorgestrel helps reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Take it as soon as possible and within its 72-hour licensed window. It works mainly by delaying ovulation, is not an abortion pill and does not prevent every pregnancy.

Choosing the right emergency option

Tell the pharmacist about all episodes of unprotected sex, your normal contraception, your weight and medicines. These details can affect the recommended option. ellaOne has a different active ingredient and can be used within 120 hours when suitable. The copper IUD is the most effective emergency method. Seek prompt advice even if you think you have missed the tablet window.

After taking the tablet

Levonorgestrel will not protect against further unprotected sex or sexually transmitted infections. Your pharmacist can explain restarting contraception and the temporary condom advice for your method. Take a pregnancy test three weeks after the latest unprotected sex and seek earlier advice if your period is late or unusual.

Further information: Levonorgestrel patient information, NHS emergency contraception information, NHS advice after emergency contraception. Read the leaflet supplied with your medicine.

Directions

Take one 1.5mg tablet as soon as possible, within 72 hours after unprotected sex, following pharmacy advice. Swallow with water. If you vomit within three hours, contact a pharmacist promptly because a replacement dose may be needed. Regular hormonal contraception can usually be started or continued immediately; ask how long to use condoms for your method.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is levonorgestrel 1.5mg (1500 micrograms). Other ingredients vary by manufacturer and may include lactose. Check the leaflet supplied with your pack if you have allergies or intolerances.

Warnings

Tell the pharmacist about medicines taken in the past four weeks, especially epilepsy, TB or HIV treatments and St John’s wort. Mention liver disease, conditions affecting absorption, previous ectopic pregnancy, a late period, possible pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your weight can affect treatment choice; do not change the dose yourself. Do not combine with ellaOne without specialist advice.

Side Effects

Nausea, headache, dizziness, tiredness, abdominal discomfort or changes in menstrual bleeding may occur. Seek urgent advice for severe abdominal pain, especially with a late period or positive pregnancy test. Get emergency help for a severe allergic reaction.

Storage

Keep in the original packaging and follow the manufacturer’s storage instructions and expiry date. Keep out of children’s sight and reach. Return unused tablets to a pharmacy.

You can request this product following a suitability check. If needed now, seek a local pharmacy or sexual health service promptly; do not wait for postal delivery.

Yes. Both describe the same amount of levonorgestrel in one tablet. This page is for oral emergency contraception, not a coil or a regular contraceptive pill.

As soon as possible and within 72 hours after unprotected sex. Earlier access matters, so seek advice promptly.

Contact a pharmacy or sexual health clinic urgently. ellaOne or a copper IUD may still be an option, depending on timing and suitability.

Regular hormonal contraception can usually be continued or started immediately after levonorgestrel. Ask how long condoms are needed for your specific method.

Contact a pharmacist promptly if you vomit within three hours. You may need another dose.

Yes: take a test three weeks after the latest unprotected sex. Seek advice earlier for a late or unusual period, pregnancy symptoms or severe abdominal pain.

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