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мова: англійська
Джерело: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
LEVONORGESTREL (UNII: 5W7SIA7YZW) (LEVONORGESTREL - UNII:5W7SIA7YZW)
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
LEVONORGESTREL
LEVONORGESTREL 0.75 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Plan B® is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. To obtain optimal efficacy, the first tablet should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of intercourse. The second tablet should be taken 12 hours later. Plan B is available only by prescription for women younger than age 17 years, and available over the counter for women 17 years and older. Plan B is not indicated for routine use as a contraceptive. Plan B is contraindicated for use in the case of known or suspected pregnancy. Many studies have found no harmful effects on fetal development associated with long-term use of contraceptive doses of oral progestins. The few studies of infant growth and development that have been conducted with progestin-only pills have not demonstrated significant adverse effects. In general, no adverse effects of progestin-only pills have been found on breastfeeding performance or on the health, gro
Plan B (levonorgestrel) tablets, 0.75 mg, are available for a single course of treatment in PVC/aluminum foil blister packages of two tablets each. The tablet is white, round and marked INOR on one side. Available as: Unit-of-use NDC 54868-4894-0 Store Plan B tablets at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP].
New Drug Application
PLAN B - LEVONORGESTREL TABLET PHYSICIANS TOTAL CARE, INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE PLAN B SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR PLAN B. PLAN B (LEVONORGESTREL) TABLETS, 0.75MG, FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1982 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Plan B is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive, indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Plan B is available only by prescription for women younger than age 17 years, and available over the counter for women 17 years and older. Plan B is not intended for routine use as a contraceptive. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The first tablet is taken orally as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. The second tablet should be taken 12 hours after the first dose. Efficacy is better if Plan B is taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. (2) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS A total of two 0.75 mg tablets taken 12 hours apart as a single course of treatment (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Known or suspected pregnancy. (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Ectopic Pregnancy: Women who become pregnant or complain of lower abdominal pain after taking Plan B should be evaluated for ectopic pregnancy. (5.1) Plan B is not effective in terminating an existing pregnancy. (5.2 ) Effect on menses: Plan B may alter the next expected menses. If menses is delayed beyond 1 week, pregnancy should be considered. (5.3) STI/HIV: Plan B does not protect against STI/HIV. (5.4) ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) in the clinical trial included menstrual changes (26%), nausea (23%), abdominal pain (18%), fatigue (17%), headache (17%), dizziness (11%) and breast tenderness (11%). (6.1) TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT BARR LABORATORIES AT 1-800-330-1271 OR FDA AT 1-800- FDA-1088 OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH DRUG INTERACTIONS Drugs or herbal products that induce certain enz Прочитайте повний документ