Monograph Details
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Ob/Gyn
> Contraception
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PLAN B |
| Manufacturer |
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Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Emergency contraceptive. |
| Generic Name |
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Levonorgestrel 0.75mg; tabs. |
| Indications |
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Prevention of pregnancy after known or suspected contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. Not for use as regular contraceptive. |
| Children |
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Not applicable. |
| Adults |
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Rule out pregnancy first. ≤17yrs: Rx only. ≥18yrs: Take 1 tab as soon as possible but no later than 72hrs after unprotected intercourse, then 1 tab 12hrs after 1st dose. |
| Contraindications |
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See literature. Known or suspected pregnancy. |
| Precautions |
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See literature. Ectopic pregnancy. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, menstrual changes, dizziness, breast tenderness, vomiting, diarrhea. |
| How Supplied |
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Pack (2 tabs)—1 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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