Levonelle One Step Contraceptive (Levonorgestrel) Tablet

Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet is an emergency birth control pill. It provides a safe and effective way to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. However, it should not be used as regular contraception.

It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary or by preventing fertilization (union) of the egg by sperm. It comes as a single dose and can be taken with or without food. Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet is usually effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, lower abdominal pain, and fatigue. The patient may also experience dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, breast tenderness, and irregular period for the next cycle. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, check if you are not pregnant already or it is being more than 5 days you miss your period or its already 72 hours of unprotected sex. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. It is generally advisable to perform a pregnancy test after 5 days of medicine usage, to make sure medicine works properly.

Uses Of Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet

• Emergency contraception

Benefits Of Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet

In Emergency Contraception

Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet is an emergency contraceptive medicine that stops you from getting pregnant. It may be taken within 3 days or 72 hours of having unprotected intercourse (sex). Firstly, it prevents an egg from being released from your ovaries. Secondly, it makes the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb. Additionally, it prevents thickening of the lining of your womb, thereby making it unfavourable for an egg to grow in it. Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet is a reliable and safe method for contraception, if used correctly. It does not interrupt with sex and you can lead a normal routine life without any worries. Take it as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side Effects Of Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common Side Effects Of Levonelle One Step Contraceptive

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Lower abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Breast tenderness
• Irregular menstrual cycle

How To Use Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet Works

Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Tablet is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, or preventing fertilization (union) of the egg by sperm. It may also alter the lining of the uterus (womb) to stop a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.