LEVONELLE Tablet Ref.[50141] Active ingredients: Levonorgestrel

Posology

One tablet should be taken as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse (see section 5.1).

If vomiting occurs within three hours of taking the tablet, another tablet should be taken immediately.

Women who have used enzyme-inducing drugs during the last 4 weeks and need emergency contraception are recommended to use a non-hormonal EC (emergency contraception), i.e. Cu-IUD or take a double dose of levonorgestrel (ie 2 tablets taken together) for those women unable or unwilling to use Cu-IUD (see section 4.5).

Levonelle 1500 can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle unless menstrual bleeding is overdue.

After using emergency contraception it is recommended to use a local barrier method (e.g. condom, diaphragm spermicide, cervical cap) until the next menstrual period starts. The use of levonorgestrel does not contraindicate the continuation of regular hormonal contraception.

Paediatric population

There is no relevant use of Levonelle 1500 for children of prepubertal age in the indication emergency contraception.

Method of administration

For oral administration.

Serious undesirable effects have not been reported following acute ingestion of large doses of oral contraceptives. Overdose may cause nausea, and withdrawal bleeding may occur. There are no specific antidotes and treatment should be symptomatic.

5 years.

Store in original packaging in order to protect from light.

PVC/Aluminium-blister containing one tablet. The blister is packaged in a folded carton.

No special requirements.

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.