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Levonorgestrel

An emergency contraceptive pill taken after unprotected sex.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • reducing pregnancy chance within 72 hours of unprotected sex

Common side effects

  • menstrual changes
  • nausea
  • lower stomach pain
  • tiredness
  • headache

Cautions

  • not for regular birth control
  • the sooner taken, the better it works
  • if you vomit within 2 hours, ask about repeating the dose

Interactions

  • efavirenz (HIV medicine)
  • rifampin (tuberculosis medicine)
  • epilepsy (seizure) medicines

Pregnancy: do not use if already pregnant — it will not work

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablet label (Glenmark), setid 07567b80-d8a1-41c0-95e4-33afa584bbc4 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations8

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Famy - POPTablet0.03mg—restricted
LevonorgestrelTablet1.5mg—restricted
LevonorgestrelTablet0.03mg—restricted
LevonorgestrelTablet0.75mg—restricted
LevonorgestrelImplant38mg/Implanted rod—hospital
LevonorgestrelImplant150mg—hospital
LevonorgestrelIUD52mg—hospital
Revoka 1.5Tablet1.5mg—restricted
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