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How to Take Levonorgestrel and it's Dose


This medication is available in the form of tablet to take by mouth (orally), with or without food, and intrauterine system for 5 years.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Contraception- Adult: Monotherapy: 30 or 37.5 mcg daily. Monophasic combined oral contraceptive (COC): 150-250 mcg daily. Triphasic COC: 50-125 mcg daily.
Oral- Emergency contraception- Adult: 1.5 mg as soon as possible or within 72 hours of coitus. Alternatively, 750 mcg as soon as possible or within 72 hours of coitus followed by a 2nd dose 12 hour later. Another regimen combines levonorgestrel 500 mcg and ethinylestradiol 100 mcg; may be given within 72 hours of coitus followed by a 2nd dose 12 hours later.
Intrauterine system- Adults - Insert into uterine cavity within 7 days of onset of menstruation or immediately after first-trimester abortion. Replace every 5 years.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Known or suspected pregnancy; hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Levonorgestrel

This medication is a birth control pill, prescribed after unprotected sexual intercourse or suspected birth control failure.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Levonorgestrel

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