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Optionelle Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg 1.5 mg Tablet, 1 tablet

by Strides Pharma Inc · 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59556-286-01) / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC 59556-0286-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 59556-286-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 59556-286-01
Product NDC 59556-286
11-digit billing NDC 59556028601
RxCUI 483325
UNII 5W7SIA7YZW
Application # ANDA202380
SPL Set ID 1c7e849c-6392-48a6-9214-907325a012e2
Established class (EPC) Progestin; Progestin-containing Intrauterine System
Physiologic effect Inhibit Ovum Fertilization
Chemical class Progesterone Congeners
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-09-15
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance LEVONORGESTREL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 59556-286-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 59556-0286-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Progestin class.

Pharmacologic class Progestin, Progestin-containing Intrauterine System
Drug family (ATC) Progestogens and estrogens, sequential preparations, Progestogens, Emergency contraceptives
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerStrides Pharma Inc
Application holderNAARI PTE LTD
FDA applicationANDA202380 (ANDA)
Labeler code59556
First marketedSep 2022
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio11 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • They both contain levonorgestrel, but they work very differently. The IUS (like Mirena, Liletta, Kyleena, or Skyla) is a small device a provider places inside your uterus that slow...
  • What's the difference between the IUS and the emergency contraceptive pill — are they the same thing?
  • The sooner the better — you should take it within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex. It becomes less effective the longer you wait, so don't delay. If you vomit within 2 hours o...
  • How quickly do I need to take the emergency contraceptive tablet after sex?
📖 Read our full Levonorgestrel guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII H77VEI93A8
    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.

5 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statescolloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Option 2 1.5 mg 00113-2003-12 L. 1 tablet $6.367 — Availability likely —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 00536-1433-63 Rugby 1 tablet $6.367 — Availability likely —
New Day 1.5 mg 16714-0809-01 Northstar 1 tablet $6.367 — Availability likely —
EContra One-Step 1.5 mg 50102-0211-13 Afaxys 3 tablets $6.367 — Availability likely —
My Choice TM 1.5 mg 62756-0720-60 SUN 1 tablet $6.367 — Availability likely —
My Way 1.5 mg 68180-0852-11 Lupin 1 tablet $6.367 — Availability likely —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 70700-0164-06 Xiromed 1 tablet $6.367 — Availability likely —
Her Style 1.5 mg 50742-0352-01 Ingenus 1 tablet $6.797 — FDA listed —
Opcicon One-Step 1.5 mg 62756-0718-60 Sun 1 tablet $6.797 — FDA listed —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 40032-0622-30 Novel 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
My Way 1.5 mg 43386-0622-30 Lupin 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Plan B One-Step 1.5 mg 50090-5978-00 A-S 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
My Choice 1.5 mg 51660-0096-11 OHM 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 51660-0723-11 Ohm 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 51660-0999-11 Ohm 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Fem Choice morning after 1.5 mg 58602-0712-28 Aurohealth 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Athentia Next 1.5 mg 58602-0721-57 Aurohealth 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Econ Morning After 1.5 mg 58602-0841-48 Aurohealth 3 tablets — — FDA listed —
After Banger 1.5 mg 58602-0891-57 Aurohealth 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Ithappenz Morning After 1.5 mg 58602-0892-57 Aurohealth 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg 59556-0282-01 Strides 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Optionelle 1.5 mgthis 59556-0286-01 Strides 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Emergency Contraceptive 1.5 mg 59726-0138-01 P 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
AfterPlan 1.5 mg 62756-0723-60 SUN 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
AfterPill 1.5 mg 64122-0605-01 Syzygy 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
My Way 1.5 mg 68071-4294-01 NuCare 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 69230-0333-32 Camber 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Aftera 1.5 mg 69536-0103-88 Foundation 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Next Choice One Dose 1.5 mg 69536-0133-88 Foundation 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Plan B One-Step 1.5 mg 69536-0146-19 Foundation 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Plan B One-Step 1.5 mg 69536-0162-88 Foundation 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Take Action 1.5 mg 69536-0200-88 Foundation 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Morning After 1.5 mg/1.5mg 69953-0515-01 Rapha 1 mg — — FDA listed —
Morning After 1.5 mg/1.5mg 69953-0516-01 Rapha 1 mg — — FDA listed —
Morning After 1.5 mg/1.5mg 69953-0517-01 Rapha 1 mg — — FDA listed —
PostDay One-Step 1.5 mg/1.5mg 69953-0617-42 Rapha 1 mg — — FDA listed —
PostDay One-Step 1.5 mg/1.5mg 69953-0618-43 Rapha 1 mg — — FDA listed —
PostDay One-Step 1.5 mg/1.5mg 69953-0628-60 Rapha 1 mg — — FDA listed —
LEADER Emergency Contraceptive Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 70000-0600-01 Cardinal 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 70000-0675-01 LEADER/ 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
My Choice TM 1.5 mg 71205-0120-01 Proficient 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
My Way 1.5 mg 71205-0361-01 Proficient 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 71713-0098-11 Thirty 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Amazon Basic Care Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 72288-0324-28 Amazon.com 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
SheWise 1.5 mg 72657-0108-11 GLENMARK 1 tablet — — Discontinued —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 72657-0123-11 GLENMARK 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Morning After Pill 1.5 mg 73436-2859-01 Cadence 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Morning After Pill 1.5 mg 73436-8292-01 Cadence 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 73581-0217-01 YYBA 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 79929-0016-01 Naari 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Restart 1.5 mg 80584-0103-01 Winx 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Julie Morning After Pill 1.5 mg 82791-0002-01 Julie 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Julie Morning After Pill 1.5 mg 82791-0003-01 Julie 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Julie 1.5 mg 82791-0335-01 Julie 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Julie 1.5 mg 82791-0532-01 Julie 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Julie 1.5 mg 82791-0538-01 Julie 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
PostDay One-Step 1.5 mg 85506-0100-10 Home 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Sep 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Optionelle (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Seizure1

Reporter sex

0 reports
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 1 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
59556-0286-01 You're viewing this 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59556-286-01) / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK 2022-09-15 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
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Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
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Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 59556-286-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 59556-0286-01, written without dashes as 59556028601. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 59556-0286-01, the first segment (59556) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Strides Pharma Inc; the middle segment (0286) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Strides Pharma Inc. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Strides Pharma Inc is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 💬 Information for Patients
🎯 Indications and Usage 23 words ▾

Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 47 words ▾

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 31 words ▾

Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert: This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 18 words ▾

Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Emergency contraceptive

💬 Information for Patients ~3 min read ▾

OPTIONELLE Levonorgestrel Tablet 1.5 mg Emergency Contraceptive One Tablet. One Step. What You Need To Know What is Optionelle?

Optionelle is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control. What Optionelle is not.

Optionelle will not work if you are already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy. Optionelle will not protect you from HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). When should I use Optionelle?

The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use Optionelle within 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex . Optionelle is a backup or emergency method of birth control you can use when: your regular birth control was used incorrectly or failed you did not use any birth control method When not to use Optionelle.

Optionelle should not be used: as a regular birth control method, because it's not as effective as regular birth control. if you are already pregnant, because it will not work. if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in Optionelle. When should I talk to a doctor or pharmacist? 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 Optionelle and increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe another form of emergency contraception that may not be affected by these medications. How does Optionelle work?

Optionelle is one tablet with levonorgestrel, a hormone that has been used in many birth control pills for several decades. Optionelle contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills, but works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary.

It is possible that Optionelle may also work by preventing fertilization of an egg (the uniting of sperm with the egg) or by preventing attachment (implantation) to the uterus (womb). How can I get the best results from Optionelle? You have 72 hours (3 days) to try to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex.

The sooner you take Optionelle, the better it works . How effective is Optionelle? If Optionelle is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will get pregnant.

About 7 out of every 8 women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant. How will I know Optionelle worked? You will know Optionelle has been effective when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time, or within a week of the expected time.

If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, it is possible you may be pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test and follow up with your healthcare professional. Will I experience any side effects? some women may have changes in their period, such as a period that is heavier or lighter or a period that is early or late.

If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant. if you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical attention. when used as directed, Optionelle is safe and effective. Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness. if you vomit within 2 hours of taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose. What if I still have questions about Optionelle?

If you have questions or need more information, call our toll free number, 1-877-244-9825. Other Information Keep out of reach of children: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Do not use if the blister seal is opened.

Store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68° to 77°…

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
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