Levonorgestrel is an over-the-counter medicine (Progestin; Progestin-containing Intrauterine System). The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- My Way, Julie, Julie Morning After Pill, Morning After, Morning After Pill, My Choice TM, Plan B One-Step, PostDay One-Step
- Drug class
- Progestin; Progestin-containing Intrauterine System
- Taken
- Oral
- Label
- Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC, revised February 2, 2023 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Emergency contraceptive
What it is used for
for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
Active ingredient
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg
Do not use
if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) for regular birth control
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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 levonorgestrel.
When using this product
you may have menstrual changes tiredness breast pain nausea headache vomiting lower stomach (abdominal) pain dizziness
Warnings
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 if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) for regular birth control 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 levonorgestrel. When using this product you may have menstrual changes tiredness breast pain nausea headache vomiting lower stomach (abdominal) pain dizziness Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.
Keep out of reach of children
. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 504735bd-6af9-4588-bf85-d09dbf2a7e41.