Levonorgestrel

• Levonorgestrel (Plan B) is an emergency contraceptive pill used to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a birth control mistake, such as a broken condom or a missed pill.

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• You can take this medicine with or without food.
• Take this medicine exactly as directed on the package or by the Care365 care team. It is a single dose taken as soon as possible, and within a few days, after unprotected sex.
• If you vomit within 2 hours of taking the tablet, contact your healthcare professional, since you may need another dose.

If you miss a dose

• This medicine is a one-time dose, so there is no ongoing schedule to miss. If you have unprotected sex again after taking it, you will need a new dose, since it does not protect against future acts of intercourse.

• Do not take this medicine if you are already pregnant — it will not work and is not meant to end a pregnancy.
• If you are breastfeeding, this medicine is generally considered compatible with breastfeeding, but check with your healthcare professional.

• Tell your healthcare professional if you think you might already be pregnant, since this medicine will not work if you are already pregnant.
• Tell your healthcare professional about any liver problems you have or have had.
• Tell your healthcare professional about all medicines, herbal products, and supplements you take, since some can make this medicine less effective.
• This medicine works best the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex.

Important warnings

• This medicine does not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections. Use condoms if you want protection against infections.
• This medicine is meant for occasional emergency use, not as your regular method of birth control.
• If your period is more than a week late after taking this medicine, take a pregnancy test and talk to your healthcare professional.
• Get medical care right away if you have severe lower belly pain after taking this medicine, especially if your period is late, since this could be a sign of a pregnancy that has implanted outside the womb.

• Nausea or vomiting
• Lower belly pain or cramping
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Breast tenderness
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Acne
• Spotting or light bleeding between periods
• A period that comes earlier, later, heavier, lighter, or more painful than usual

When to get emergency help

• Severe lower belly pain, especially if it is one-sided or your period is late.
• Signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat, hives, or trouble breathing.

When to contact a healthcare professional

• If your period is more than a week late.
• If you have unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding.
• If you get new or unusually severe headaches or migraines.
• If you think you might be pregnant.
• If you need emergency contraception more than once in the same cycle, so you can talk about a regular birth control method.

• Tell the Care365 care team about all medicines you take, including seizure medicines, certain HIV medicines, and the herbal product St. John's wort, since these can make this medicine less effective.
• You can take this medicine with or without food.
• There are no specific alcohol restrictions with this medicine.

• Store at room temperature and away from high humidity, such as a bathroom cabinet.
• Keep out of reach of children.