Levonorgestrel

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Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. To obtain optimal efficacy, the tablet should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of intercourse.

Levonorgestrel Tablet is available only by prescription for women younger than age 17 years, and available over the counter for women 17 years and older. Levonorgestrel Tablet is not indicated for routine use as a contraceptive.

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Levonorgestrel Tablet contains 1.5 mg of a single active steroid ingredient, levonorgestrel [18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17α)-(-)-], a totally synthetic progestogen. The inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, pregelatinized starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and talc.

Levonorgestrel has a molecular weight of 312.45, and the following structural and molecular formulas:

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Levonorgestrel Manufacturers

Novel Laboratories, Inc.

Levonorgestrel | Novel Laboratories, Inc.

Take Levonorgestrel Tablet orally as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Efficacy is better if the tablet is taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. Levonorgestrel Tablet can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle.

If vomiting occurs within two hours of taking the tablet, consideration should be given to repeating the dose.

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Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc

Levonorgestrel | Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc

Take Levonorgestrel Tablet orally as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Efficacy is better if the tablet is taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. Levonorgestrel Tablet can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle.

If vomiting occurs within two hours of taking the tablet, consideration should be given to repeating the dose.

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Watson Pharma, Inc.

Levonorgestrel | Watson Pharma, Inc.

Take Next Choice One DoseTM tablet orally as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Efficacy is better if the tablet is taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. Next Choice One DoseTM tablet can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle.

If vomiting occurs within two hours of taking the tablet, consideration should be given to repeating the dose.

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Novel Laboratories, Inc.

Levonorgestrel | Novel Laboratories, Inc.

There is currently no dosage information available for this product. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc

Levonorgestrel | Pharmacist Pharmaceutical, Llc

women 17 years of age or older: 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

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Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Nantou Plant

Levonorgestrel | Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc

ADULTS - T he usual parenteral dose is 25 to 50 mg given subcutaneously or intramuscularly. Intravenously, 5 to 25 mg may be administered slowly, repeated in 5 to 10 minutes, if necessary.

CHILDREN - The usual subcutaneous or intramuscular dose is 0.5 mg/kg of body weight or 16 .7 mg/square meter of body surface every 4 to 6 hours.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

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