EContra One-Step® Emergency Contraceptive, 1.5 mg (1 Levonorgestrel Tablet)

Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

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Purpose

Emergency contraceptive

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Use
for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

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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

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Do not use

if you are already pregnant (because it will not work)
for regular birth control 
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel.

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WHEN USING
When using this product you may have

menstrual changes                           
nausea
lower stomach (abdominal) pain
tiredness
headache
dizziness
breast pain
vomiting 
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Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222)  right away.

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Directions
take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it the better it will work.
if you vomit within 2 hours after taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose.
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Other information

read the instructions, warnings and enclosed product leaflet before use
do not use if carton is open or seal is removed
store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
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Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch and talc.