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Plan
B
Uses
of Plan B :
LEVONORGESTREL
- ORAL
(lee-voh-nor-JEST-rell)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Plan B
WARNING:
Smoking cigarettes while using this medication increases your
chance of having heart problems. Do not smoke while using
this medication. The risk of heart problems increase with
age (in women greater than 35 years of age) and with frequent
smoking (15 cigarettes per day or greater).
PLAN-B USES:
This medication is used to help prevent pregnancy in women
who have had unprotected sex (intercourse) or suspect a failure
in their current form of birth control (e.g., broken condom).
It is not intended to be used for routine birth control and
will not stop an existing pregnancy (abortion).
HOW TO USE PLAN-B :
Take one tablet of this medication by mouth as soon a possible,
but within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected intercourse.
Take the second tablet by mouth 12 hours after taking the
first dose, or as directed by your doctor. This medication
can be used at any time during your menstrual cycle. If you
vomit within one hour of taking either dose of this medication,
contact your doctor to discuss whether to repeat the dose.
PLAN-B SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, breast tenderness,
tiredness and weakness, headache, menstrual changes, and diarrhea
may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify
your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these
serious side effects occur: low stomach/abdominal pain If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: diabetes,
possible pregnancy, unusual vaginal bleeding, allergies (especially
to birth control pills). Tell your doctor if your normal menstrual
period is late by at least 1 week. This medication is not
recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor
for more details. This medication passes into breast milk.
While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants,
consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication
you may use, especially of: other birth control medications
(e.g., oral contraceptives, implants), anti- seizure medications
(e.g., carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), rifampin.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.
PLAN-B NOTES:
Do not share this medication with others. As with other oral
contraceptives, this medication does not protect or prevent
against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor immediately.
PLAN-B STORAGE:
Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).
Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees
C) is permitted.
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