Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Generic Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg is a prescription or pharmacist-supplied emergency contraception tablet used to reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure, such as condom breakage. It is intended for occasional emergency use, not as a routine birth control method.

Why doctors recommend it?

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg is commonly advised when there is a risk of pregnancy and a timely, short-term option is needed. Effectiveness is highest when taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. Delay reduces effectiveness, so waiting “to see what happens” is usually not advised. This medicine does not protect against future intercourse in the same cycle, and it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

How it works?

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg primarily works by delaying or preventing ovulation. If ovulation is delayed, there is no egg available for fertilisation. It does not interrupt an established pregnancy and it is not an abortion pill. Because timing in the menstrual cycle matters, results can vary between individuals.

How to take?

Take the tablet as soon as possible, exactly as directed on the label. If vomiting occurs soon after taking the tablet, contact a doctor or pharmacist promptly because a repeat dose may be needed. Use barrier protection such as condoms for the rest of the cycle, and consider starting or returning to a regular contraception method as advised.

How to use Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg cautiously?

• Commonly used for: emergency contraception after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure
• Use caution if: severe liver disease, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or if you are using enzyme-inducing medicines that can reduce effectiveness
• If body weight is high, some guidelines advise discussing alternative emergency contraception options with a clinician

Suggestion

• Your next period may be earlier or later; mild nausea, headache, or breast tenderness can occur
• Seek medical care for severe lower abdominal pain, very heavy bleeding, fainting, or if the period is significantly delayed and pregnancy is possible

 Health suggestion for emergency contraception when taking Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablet

• Take it as soon as possible; timing strongly influences effectiveness
• Use condoms for the remainder of the cycle to reduce repeat risk
• If the next period is delayed, take a pregnancy test and seek guidance
• Consider a reliable regular contraception method to reduce future emergencies