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Levonorgestrel Tablets- Uses, Side Effects, Precautions and More


Levonorgestrel Tablets- Uses, Side Effects, Precautions and More
Levonorgestrel Tablets- Uses, Side Effects, Precautions and More

Levonorgestrel Tablets or plan B tablets are one kind of emergency oral contraceptive tablets that have a synthetic progestogen named Levonorgestrel as a main ingredient and 0.75 mg of an active steroid. In this blog, we will share with you some important facts about Levonorgestrel tablet such as its major uses, side effects, precautions and more. Keep reading the blog to the end.


1. Uses of Levonorgestrel Tablets 


Levonorgestrel tablet works by preventing the women's eggs to be fully developed and also stopping women’s eggs and the womb or the walls of the uterus from being attached with each other. Here are some major uses of Levonorgestrel tablets-


  • Prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse happens.

  • Prevent pregnancy in case of a broken condom is used during intercourse or in case of a birth control failure.

  • Reduce the risk of pregnancy up to 72 hours after intercourse.


2. Side Effects of Levonorgestrel Tablets 


Levonorgestrel Tablets should not be taken regularly as birth control or should not be taken as an overdose of it because they have some serious side effects such as

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Spotting between periods

  • Dizzyness

  • Breast tenderness

  • Abdominal Pain

  • Fatigue

  • Headache

3. Precautions for Taking Levonorgestrel Tablets


You should follow some precautions before taking it as it is a powerful medication and has some side effects. Here are the precautions you should follow


  • Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are allergenic to any kind of medication.

  • These medication is strictly prohibited during pregnancy. So if you are already pregnant or you feel you are pregnant, tell your doctor immediately before taking it. 

  • Don’t drive or don’t do any other task that needs more attention after taking it as this medication makes you feel a little dizzy. 

  • Don’t take another tablet on the same day if you vomit within 2 hours after taking it.


4. How to Take Levonorgestrel Tablets


If you want to take it as a single dose tablet, it is best to take it at your earliest convenience after intercourse. Otherwise you can take it in two tablet products, one within 72 hours and another after 12 hours of taking the first one.


5. Supplying or Storage Process of Levonorgestrel Tablets 


Levonorgestrel Tablets are basically supplied in 1x1 tablet or 1x2 tablet products in foil blister packaging. You can store it at normal room temperature ( from 20-25 °C) and keep it away from excessive heat and moisture.


Conclusion


You can get Levonorgestrel Tablets in 1.5 Mg or 0.75 Mg doses at reasonable market price from Montage Laboratories, the leading Levonorgestrel Tablets manufacturer and supplier in India. If you are looking for a top-most Levonorgestrel Tablets exporter in India who can export this tablet in bulk at any place within India, contact us now.

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