Levlen (Levonorgestrel) Marketing Information
Levlen is sold in pharmcies as "Levonorgestrel". It is also possible to purchase Levonorgestrel in online store. Usually it doesn't require doctor's receipt. Levlen also can be sold as: Ipill, Levonelle, NorLevo, Postinor, Neil 72.Levlen General Information
Levlen (brand names: Levonelle / NorLevo / Postinor / Plan B) is an emergency contraception pill. It can prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Levlen contains two pills taken 12 hours apart that contain a higher dose of levonorgestrel, a hormone found in many birth control pills that healthcare professionals have been prescribing for more than 35 years. Levlen works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy. Levlen will not affect an existing pregnancy.
You can use Levlen after you've had unprotected sex one or more times in the last 72 hours (3 days), and you don't want to become pregnant.
Levlen can be used as a backup method to birth control if, for example:
Your regular birth control failed (your partner's condom broke or slipped)
You made a mistake with your regular method (you forgot to take your birth control pills)
You didn't use any birth control method
Levlen Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Levlen exactly as directed.
Take Levlen as soon as possible after suspected birth control failure or after you have unprotected sexual intercourse. The first dose must be taken within 72 hours. Take the second tablet 12 hours after the first tablet. However, your doctor may instruct you to take Levlen in a different way. Follow the directions provided by your doctor.
Levlen can be used any time during the menstrual cycle.
A physical exam is not needed before taking Levlen. If you are unsure about your general health or pregnancy status, a follow-up physical or pelvic exam may be needed after taking Levlen.
If you miss a dose of Levlen, contact your doctor right away.
Levlen should not be used as regular birth control.
Levlen Precautions
Do not use Levlen if you are already pregnant.
Levlen Ingredients
Active ingredient: levonorgestrel.