Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg Tablet, 1 tablet
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Progestin class.
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Levonorgestrel is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse (sex without any method of birth control or with a birth control method that failed or was not used properly [e.g., a condom that slipped or broke or birth control pills that were not taken as scheduled]). Levonorgestrel should not be used to prevent pregnancy on a regular basis. This medication is to be used as an emergency contraceptive or backup in case regular birth control fails or is used incorrectly. Levonorgestrel is in a class of medications called progestins. It works by preventing the release of an egg...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- 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?
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Levonorgestrel may be associated with lower levels of 2 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
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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.
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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.
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A synthetic polymer made by combining water-soluble compounds. It acts as a surfactant and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients, improving the medicine's texture and how active ingredients dissolve.
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $6.367 | $6.37 / 1 tablet |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $14.00 | $14.00 / 1 tablet |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| 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 mgthis 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 | +7% |
| Opcicon One-Step 1.5 mg 62756-0718-60 | Sun | 1 tablet | $6.797 | — | FDA listed | +7% |
| 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 mg 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 | — |
| Option 2 1.5 mg 00113-8099-12 | L. | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg 73581-0017-01 | YYBA | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 70700-0164-06 You're viewing this | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70700-164-06) / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2020-03-13 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
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 ▾
When should I use levonorgestrel tablet 1.5 mg? The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use levonorgestrel tablet 1.5 mg within 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel tablet 1.5 mg 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
⚠️ Warnings ▾
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
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Store at 20–25°C (68–77°F) Active ingredient: levonorgestrel 1.5 mg Inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer 188 1-844-947-6633 www.xiromed.com If you are sexually active, you should see a healthcare provider for routine checkups. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about and, if necessary, test you for sexually transmitted diseases, teach you about effective methods of routine birth control, and answer any other questions you may have.
XIROMED, LLC. Levonorgestrel tablet 1.5 mg Manufactured by: Laboratorios León Farma S.A. C/La Vallina s/n Poligono Industrial de Navatejera 24008 Villaquilambre, León, Spain Manufactured for: Xiromed, LLC.
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🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, poloxamer 188
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Emergency contraceptive