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Tablet for emergency contraception. Effective up to 72 hours after unprotected sex or when contraception fails.
Contains 1 tablet.
It is a medicine that is used as an emergency contraceptive in the case of unprotected sexual intercourse, or when the contraceptive method fails. It is effective for up to 3 days after sexual intercourse.
It comes in a pack containing 1 tablet.
Suitable for use by women past the age of prepuberty.
The dosage is 1 single tablet, to be taken as soon as possible. To be effective, no more than 72 hours should elapse after unprotected intercourse.
This medicine can be taken at any time during the menstrual cycle.
Do not use Levonorgestrel Stada:
In lactose or galactose intolerant, total lactase deficiency, glucose or galactose absorption problems.
In women who have used enzyme inducing drugs during the last 4 weeks and who need emergency contraception. In such cases, consider the use of non-hormonal emergency contraception (i.e. a Cu-IUD).
Do not take together with cyclosporines, barbiturates (including primidone), phenytoin, carbamazepine, herbal medicines containing Hypericum Perforatum (St. John's wort), rifampicin, ritonavir, rifabutin and griseofulvin.
Like all medicines, Levonorgestrel Stada can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them. Specifically, the following have been observed:
Very common: headache, dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, uterine pain, increased breast tenderness, delayed menstruation, heavy bleeding during menstruation.
Rare: Diarrhoea, vomiting, dysmenorrhoea.
Levonorgestrel Stada contains 1.5 mg of Levonorgestrel as the active substance. The other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, Lactose monohydrate, Polocamer 188, Croscarmellose sodium, Magnesium stearate.
Emergency contraception is for occasional use only. It should not replace any other method of contraception and should not be taken regularly.
If vomiting occurs within 3 hours after taking the medicine, another tablet should be taken.
A pregnancy test is recommended if menstruation is delayed for more than 5 days or in case of unusual bleeding or pregnancy symptoms.
It is recommended to use a regular method of protection. Remember that unprotected sexual intercourse can lead to STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases).
Please read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.
The prices of non-prescription drugs are set by law.In our online pharmacy you can buy this medicine at the current official price.
