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Her Style

LEVONORGESTREL

Standard Dose
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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
USE Use for women to reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
Summary

Indications and usage USE Use for women to reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control) Dosage and administration 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 Warnings and cautions WARNINGS Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in Her Style.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage USE Use for women to reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control) Dosage and administration 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 Warnings and cautions WARNINGS Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in Her Style. 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 • nausea • lower stomach (abdominal) pain • tiredness • headache • dizziness • breast pain • vomiting

Monitoring

  • • WARNINGS Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in Her Style.
  • • 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 • nausea • lower stomach (abdominal) pain • tiredness • headache • dizziness • breast pain • vomiting

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
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