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Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel is a progestogen used in several distinct contraceptive products. Listed uses include Contraception and Emergency Contraception.

Plan B

Contraception

1.5mg

Levonorgestrel 1.5mg tablets for emergency contraception, a single progestogen dose that delays or holds back ovulation.

From$9.70/ tabletView

Alesse

Contraception

0.15/0.03 · 0.25/0.05mg

Levonorgestrel with ethinylestradiol tablets, a combined oral contraceptive taken by mouth. The hormone pair suppresses ovulation and thickens cervical mucus.

From$0.83/ tabletView

Levlen

Contraception

0.03/0.15mg

Ethinylestradiol with levonorgestrel tablets, a combined oral contraceptive. Negative feedback on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis holds ovulation back.

From$0.53/ tabletView

Key points

  • Emergency tablets, regular combinations and intrauterine systems are not interchangeable.
  • Emergency contraception does not end an established pregnancy or protect against later intercourse.
  • Severe one-sided pelvic pain or heavy bleeding needs urgent care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.

Important safety checks

Product type, pregnancy timing, interactions, bleeding history and ectopic-pregnancy risk require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe one-sided pelvic pain, fainting, shoulder pain, very heavy bleeding or a severe allergic reaction.

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