Optionelle
Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg · 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
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 nausea lower stomach (abdominal) pain tiredness headache dizziness breast pain vomiting
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 at 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
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call 1-877-244-9825. Manufactured for: Strides Pharma Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Product made in Germany Issued: September 2022
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Strides Pharma Inc (revised Sep 16, 2022). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Levonorgestrel in 1 product
Optionelle NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59556-286 | Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg/1 Tablet | Strides Pharma Inc | ANDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is Optionelle 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 Optionelle?
Optionelle is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Strides Pharma Inc.