Option 2
Levonorgestrel · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Emergency contraceptive
Uses
Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
Warnings
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 Do not use
• if you are already pregnant (because it will not work)
• for regular birth control 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. When using this product you may have
• menstrual changes
• tiredness
• breast pain
• nausea
• headache
• vomiting
• lower stomach (abdominal) pain
• dizziness Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Do not use
Do not use
• if you are already pregnant (because it will not work)
• for regular birth control
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
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.
When using this product
When using this product you may have
• menstrual changes
• tiredness
• breast pain
• nausea
• headache
• vomiting
• lower stomach (abdominal) pain
• dizziness
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
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
Other information
Other information
• read the instructions, warnings, and enclosed product leaflet before use
• do not use if carton is open or blister seal is broken or missing
• store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by L. Perrigo Company (revised Jun 25, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Levonorgestrel in 2 products
Option 2 NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0113-2003 | Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg/1 Tablet | L. Perrigo Company | ANDA |
| 0113-8099 | Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg/1 Tablet | L. Perrigo Company | ANDA |
Option 2 recalls
- D-0887-2017 Jun 14, 2017 · Class II · Terminated
Defective Container: Carton is missing the tablet blister strip and tablet.
Frequently asked questions
What is Option 2 used for?
Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
Who makes Option 2?
Option 2 is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including L. Perrigo Company.
Has Option 2 been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 1 recall for Option 2, most recently D-0887-2017 (class ii): Defective Container: Carton is missing the tablet blister strip and tablet.