Plan B

LEVONORGESTREL (Plan B) products are effective as emergency oral contraceptives (emergency birth control pills). This product can prevent ovulation and pregnancy after unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel will not work if you are already pregnant; it will not 'abort' a pregnancy that has already started. After consultation with a health care professional, this kit can be used for emergency contraception within the 72 hours after unprotected sex.

The first dose of this medicine should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. The second dose should be taken 12 hours later. However, your doctor may instruct you to take this medicine in a different way. Follow the directions provided by your doctor. If you experience vomiting within 1 hour of taking this medicine, contact your doctor for instructions. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, contact your doctor immediately.

SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include nausea; dizziness; headache; vomiting; breast tenderness; or heavy, light, or irregular menstrual period or spotting within a few days of taking this medicine. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience spotting instead of your usual period, severe lower stomach pain, or if you miss your menstrual period. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking nevirapine, rifampin, or St. John's wort. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding, USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you are experiencing abnormal vaginal bleeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.

Visit your prescriber or health care provider for regular checks on your progress. You should have a complete check-up every 6 to 12 months. If you have any unusual vaginal bleeding contact your doctor or health care provider for advice. If you miss a period, the possibility of pregnancy must be considered. See your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can.

Tobacco smoking may increase the risk of getting a blood clot or having a stroke while you are taking oral contraceptives, especially if you are more than 35 years old. You are strongly advised not to smoke.

Taking contraceptive pills does not protect you against HIV infection (AIDS) or any other sexually transmitted diseases.

If you miss a dose of an emergency contraceptive prescription, or vomit the dose within an hour of taking it, you MUST contact your health care professional for instructions.

This medicine is a progestin used to prevent pregnancy after known or suspected contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

THIS MEDICINE IS AN EMERGENCY contraceptive. It should not be used for routine birth control. If you have sexual intercourse after you take this medicine but before you have your next menstrual period, be sure to use an effective form of contraception, such as a diaphragm or condom. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. USE OF THIS MEDICINE WILL NOT PREVENT the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV. THIS MEDICINE WILL NOT end an existing pregnancy. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.