Contingency One Levonorgestrel tablet 1.5 mg

Product overview

This contraceptives product is from Contingency One and is supplied in a 1.5 mg format.

Active ingredients

Levonorgestrel

Ingredients

Medicinal ingredients: Levonorgestrel. Non-medicinal ingredients: Colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and polyvinyl pyrrolidone K-25."

Directions

Usual dose: Contingency One can prevent pregnancy if the tablet is taken within 72 hours (3 days) and preferably within 12 hours after a contraceptive accident or unprotected sex (sex without birth control). Do not delay starting treatment. Contingency One is more effective the sooner you start after unprotected intercourse. Contingency One can be taken with a glass of water. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Contingency One, call your doctor or pharmacist as you might need another dose. Important: If more than 72 hours (3 days) have passed since unprotected sex occurred, Contingency One may not be effective. See your health professional as soon as possible to discuss other options. Although the risk of pregnancy is highest in the middle of the menstrual cycle (possibly as early as day 10 after the beginning of your last period), pregnancy can occur at other times during the menstrual cycle. Contingency One can be administered anytime during your monthly cycle if you are worried about an unwanted pregnancy. The treatment does not bring on menstruation. You may experience spotting a few days after taking Contingency One, but this is not a period. Your next menstrual period should come on time (or a few days early or late). If your period is delayed more than a week or if you have any other cause for concern, talk to a health professional. More than occasional use (more than once in a menstrual cycle or more than once a month) may upset your menstrual cycle (period). If you are sexually active and do not wish to become pregnant, you should use a reliable method of contraception on a regular basis. If you want more information about regular contraceptives or if you are having trouble using a method, ask your health professional for help in choosing a method that works for you. Overdose: If you think you have taken too much Contingency One, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, vaginal bleeding, and may lead to menstrual cycle disturbances."

Important information

Read and follow the complete product label before use. Use only as directed. Speak with a pharmacist or other qualified health professional if you have questions about whether this product is appropriate for you.