About levonorgestrel micronized ph eur
Progestin emergency contraceptive
Used for
- Emergency contraception after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Usual adult dose
Take 1.5 mg once as soon as possible, ideally within 12 hours and no later than 72 hours after sex.
Common side effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache, dizziness, or tiredness
- Lower abdominal pain
- Breast tenderness or changes in menstrual bleeding
Important warnings
- Not for routine contraception or termination of an established pregnancy.
- If vomiting occurs within 3 hours, another dose may be needed.
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections or further unprotected sex.
- Seek medical assessment for severe lower abdominal pain or a late period.
Pregnancy
Not effective once pregnancy is established; available evidence does not suggest harm to an existing pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts enter breast milk; a single dose is generally considered compatible with breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Some seizure medicines, rifampicin, or St John's wort can reduce effectiveness.
- HIV medicines and some other enzyme-inducing medicines may reduce effectiveness.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.