Julie
TM
LEVONORGESTREL TABLET 1.5 MG
- Emergency Contraceptive
- One Tablet. One Step.
- What You Need To Know
What is Julie™?
Julie™ is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a
backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control.
What Julie™ is not.
Julie™ will not work if you are already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy. Julie™ will not protect you from HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
When should I use Julie™?
The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use Julie™ within 72 hours (3 days)
after you have had unprotected sex.
Julie™ is a backup or emergency method of birth control you can use when:
- Your regular birth control was used incorrectly or failed
- You did not use any birth control method
When not to use Julie™.
Julie™ should
not be used:
- As a regular birth control method, because it's not as effective as regular birth control.
- If you are already pregnant, because it will not work.
- If you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in Julie™.
When should I talk to a doctor or pharmacist?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of Julie™ and increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe another form of emergency contraception that may not be affected by these medications.
How does Julie™ work?
Julie works before release of an egg from the ovary. As a result, Julie usually stops or delays TM the release of an egg from the ovary. Julie is one tablet that contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills and works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy.
How can I get the best results from Julie™?
You have 72 hours (3 days) to try to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex.
The sooner you take Julie™, the better it works.
How effective is Julie™?
If Julie™ is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will get pregnant. About 7 out of every 8 women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant.
How will I know Julie™ worked?
You will know Julie™ has been effective when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time, or within a week of the expected time. If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, it is possible you may be pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test and follow up with your healthcare professional.
Will I experience any side effects?
- Some women may have changes in their period, such as a period that is heavier or lighter or a period that is early or late.
If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant.
- If you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical attention.
- When used as directed, Julie™ is safe and effective. Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness.
- If you vomit within 2 hours of taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose.
What if I still have questions about Julie™?
If you have questions or need more information, call our toll free number, 1-888-213-1399. Monday- Friday 9 AM- 6 PM EST.