Pronunciation: LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel
Generic Name: Levonorgestrel
Brand Name: Plan B One-Step
Plan B One-Step is used for:
Preventing pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or suspected birth control failure.
Plan B One-Step is a progestin. Exactly how it works is not known. It may prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, altering transport of sperm or eggs to prevent fertilization, or altering the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation if fertilization occurs.
Do NOT use Plan B One-Step if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Plan B One-Step
- you are or suspect that you are pregnant
- you have abnormal vaginal bleeding
- you are taking nevirapine, rifampin, or St. John's wort
- you have had a stroke or history of bleeding of the brain, known or suspected breast cancer, or a blood clotting disorder
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Plan B One-Step:
Some medical conditions may interact with Plan B One-Step. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of ectopic pregnancy or you are premenstrual
- if you have diabetes
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Plan B One-Step. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Lamotrigine because its effectiveness is decreased, and when levonorgestrel is stopped, toxic effects, such as nausea, dizziness, and vision problems may occur
- Antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), aprepitant, barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), bosentan, carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, indinavir), hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), modafinil, nevirapine, oxcarbazepine, penicillins (eg, amoxicillin), rifampin, rufinamide, St. John's wort, tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), topiramate, or troglitazone because they may decrease Plan B One-Step's effectiveness
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased or decreased by Plan B One-Step
- Beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, metoprolol), corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), selegiline, theophylline, or troleandomycin because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Plan B One-Step
- Valproic acid because its effectiveness may be decreased by Plan B One-Step
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Plan B One-Step may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Plan B One-Step:
Use Plan B One-Step as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Plan B One-Step. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Plan B One-Step as soon as possible within 72 hours after suspected birth control failure or after you have unprotected sexual intercourse. Follow the directions provided by your doctor.
- Plan B One-Step can be used any time during the menstrual cycle.
- If vomiting occurs within 2 hours after taking Plan B One-Step, talk with your health care provider to discuss whether to repeat that dose.
- A physical exam is not needed before taking Plan B One-Step. If you are unsure about your general health or pregnancy status, a follow-up physical or pelvic exam may be needed after taking Plan B One-Step.
- If you miss a dose of Plan B One-Step, contact your doctor right away.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Plan B One-Step.
Important safety information:
- Plan B One-Step may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Plan B One-Step with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Plan B One-Step is an emergency contraceptive. It should not be used for routine birth control. If you have sexual intercourse after you take Plan B One-Step but before you have your next menstrual period, be sure to use an effective form of contraception, such as a diaphragm or condom.
- Plan B One-Step does not protect against HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases.
- Diabetes patients - Plan B One-Step may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
- Plan B One-Step should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Plan B One-Step will not end an existing pregnancy. Do not use Plan B One-Step if you are pregnant. Plan B One-Step is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Plan B One-Step, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Plan B One-Step:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Breast tenderness; changes in menstrual flow; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe and persistent lower stomach pain; missed menstrual period; spotting instead of your usual period.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Plan B One-Step side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include nausea; vaginal bleeding; vomiting.
Proper storage of Plan B One-Step:
Store Plan B One-Step between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Plan B One-Step out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Plan B One-Step, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Plan B One-Step is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Plan B One-Step. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Plan B One-Step resources
- Plan B One-Step Side Effects (in more detail)
- Plan B One-Step Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Drug Images
- Plan B One-Step Drug Interactions
- 14 Reviews for Plan B One-Step - Add your own review/rating
- Plan B One-Step Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Plan B One-Step Consumer Overview
- Levonorgestrel Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
- levonorgestrel Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Mirena Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Mirena Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Mirena Consumer Overview
- Next Choice Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Plan B Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Plan B Consumer Overview
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