Drug Name

Plan B (Levonorgestrel)

Drug 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 Taken

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. However, your doctor may instruct you to take this medication a different way. Please follow the directions provided by your doctor closely. 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.

Drug Class and Mechanism

This medication is used to help prevent pregnancy in women who have had unprotected sex.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, contact your doctor immediately.

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.