Generic Levonorgestrel Tablets (I-Pill)

Generic Levonorgestrel Tablets
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Generic Levonorgestrel
Tablets (I-Pill) is a
progestin-only emergency
contraceptive, used for
prevention of pregnancy
following unprotected
intercourse or a known or
suspected contraceptive
failure.

I-Pill Tablets
I-Pill Tablets are manufactured by
Piramal Healthcare Limited, India.
(Website: www.piramal.com)

Levonorgestrel Tablets – Brand Names
Levonorgestrel tablets are available as
Levonelle, Plan B One-Step, I-pill,
Bordar, Ecee 2, Eve-Pill, Norlevo, Pill
72, Unwanted-72, 72-Hours and
Nofear-72.

Active Ingredient
The active ingredient contained in I-Pill
tablets is Levonorgestrel. Each I-Pill tablet
contains 1.5 mg of Levonorgestrel.

Chemical Structure
The structure of Levonorgestrel is given
below:

Uses of I-Pill Tablets
I-Pill tablet is an emergency contraceptive
that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of
unprotected sex or if your regular
contraceptive method has failed.
I-Pill tablet contains a synthetic hormone like
substance called Levonorgestrel. It prevents
about 84% of expected pregnancies when you
take it within 72 hours of having unprotected
sex.

I-Pill Tablets Dosage
➢Take One tablet as soon as possible within
72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The
sooner you take it the better it will work and
greater the chance that it will be effective.
➢In case you vomit within two hours after
taking the medication, call a doctor to find out if
you should repeat the dose.
The dosage of I-Pill tablets (Generic
Levonorgestrel) is given below:

Storage Instructions
Generic Levonorgestrel tablets (I-Pill)
have to be stored at controlled room
temperature i.e. from 20°C to 25°C (68°F
to 77°F) with excursions permitted
between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F).
Keep this as well as all other medicines
away from children and pets.

I-Pill Tablets
Contraindications
I-Pill is contraindicated in patients with a
hypersensitivity to Levonorgestrel or any
other component of this medication.
I-Pill must not be given to pregnant women.
If menstrual bleeding is overdue, if the last
menstrual period was abnormal in timing or
character or if pregnancy is suspected for any
other reason, pregnancy should be excluded
before treatment is given.

I-Pill Tablets
Contraindications
If a woman has had unprotected intercourse more than 72
hours earlier in the same menstrual cycle conception may
have already occurred. Treatment with Levonorgestrel 1.5
mg tablet following the second act of intercourse may
therefore be ineffective in preventing pregnancy.
While the consensus is that Levonorgestrel is not
teratogenic, no guarantee can be given that pregnancy will
result in a normal baby.
WHO advises that the only absolute contraindications to
high dose progestogen-only contraception like I-Pill are
unexplained vaginal bleeding, current breast cancer,
pregnancy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of
the preparation.

Warnings
If you are pregnant or think that you may
already be pregnant. This medicine will not
work if you are already pregnant.
You may already be pregnant in case your
period is more than 5 days late, or you have
experienced unusual bleeding when your next
period is due or you have had unprotected
sex more than 72 hours ago, and since your
last period.

Warnings
The use of I-Pill 1500 mcg is not advised if:
you have a disease of your small bowel
(such as Crohn’s disease) that inhibits the
absorption of the medicine.
you have severe liver problems.
you have a history of ectopic pregnancy.
you have a history of salpingitis
(inflammation of the Fallopian tubes).
A previous ectopic pregnancy or previous
infection of the fallopian tubes increase the
risk of a new ectopic pregnancy.

Warnings
In all women, emergency contraception should
be taken as soon as possible after unprotected
intercourse, and in all cases before 72 hours
have elapsed.
There is some evidence that Generic
Levonorgestrel 1500 mcg tablet may be less
effective with increasing body weight or body
mass index (BMI).
Women who become pregnant or complain of
lower abdominal pain after taking I-Pill should
be tested for ectopic pregnancy.

I-Pill Side Effects
➢The most common side effects with an incidence rate of
10% or more reported during the clinical trial for women
receiving Levonorgestrel (I-pill tablets) included menstrual
changes (26%), nausea (23%), abdominal pain (18%), fatigue
(17%), headache (17%), dizziness (11%), and breast
tenderness (11%).
➢The following side effects have been identified during post-
approval use of Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill.
➢Gastrointestinal Disorders: Abdominal Pain, Nausea,
Vomiting
➢General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions:
Fatigue
➢Nervous System Disorders: Dizziness, Headache
➢Reproductive System and Breast Disorders: Dysmenorrhea,
Irregular Menstruation, Oligomenorrhea, Pelvic Pain

I-Pill Tablets Overdose
There is no data currently available on
overdosage of Levonorgestrel emergency
contraceptive pill, although the common
side effects of nausea and associated
vomiting could be anticipated.
Withdrawal bleeding may occur.
There are no specific antidotes and
treatment should be symptomatic.

I-Pill During Pregnancy
Levonorgestrel Tablets (I-Pill) has been
classified by the FDA as Pregnancy
Category X.
Levonorgestrel should not be given to
pregnant women.
Many studies have found no harmful
effects on fetal development associated
with long-term use of contraceptive doses
of oral progestins.

I-Pill Tablets
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I-Pill Tablets click here
I-Pill (Generic Levonorgestrel tablets)
by Piramal Healthcare Limited, India.

Generic Levonorgestrel Tablets (I-Pill)

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