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.
for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
if you are already pregnant (because it will not work)
for regular birth control
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
menstrual changes
tiredness
breast pain
nausea
headache
vomiting
lower stomach (abdominal) pain
dizziness
Keep out of reach of children
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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.
Other information
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
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 release 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 at 20ºC to 25ºC (68ºF to 77ºF); excursions permitted to 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
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