Plan B One-Step Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg Emergency Contraceptive, 1 ct

Plan B One-Step is an emergency contraceptive containing levonorgestrel 1.5 mg in a single tablet, sold in a sealed blister card within a clamshell pack. The front of the carton describes it as reducing the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex and states that it is not for regular birth control. The pack holds one tablet, which the label summarises as "One Tablet. One Step." Refer to the carton and enclosed product leaflet for the manufacturer's full labelling.

Drug Facts

The section below is reproduced word for word from the FDA label filed by Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC (NDC 69536-162-88). It is the approved labeling for this product — read it before use, and follow it over anything else on this page.

Uses

Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

Warnings

Warnings Allergy alert Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs Do not use if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) for regular birth control Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel. When using this product you may have menstrual changes tiredness breast pain nausea headache vomiting lower stomach (abdominal) pain dizziness Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

Directions

Directions 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

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch, talc