Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg: Emergency Contraceptive and Clinical Overview
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg is used as an emergency contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure (e.g., condom breakage, missed contraceptive pills, etc.).
Composition and Active Ingredient
Regarding the composition of the medication, Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestin, which is the active ingredient in the medication. Each tablet typically contains 1.5 mg of Levonorgestrel.
Recommended Dosage and Administration
The recommended dosage of Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg is a single oral dose of 1.5 mg, taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, ideally within 72 hours (3 days). It should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex, ideally within 72 hours (3 days), though it may still be somewhat effective up to 120 hours (5 days) after intercourse.
Product Identification
The following table contains the specific identification codes for this product:
| Code Type | Reference Number |
| DDC Code | 6764-223603-1171 |
| HAAD Code | EN2-A075-06586-01 |
Related Products
Other healthcare solutions include the following products:
- PROGUCY: Prenatal Multivitamins, fish oil (DHA + EPA)
- INOFER: Iron (as Ferrous succinate 100 mg) tablets
- DIENOSIS