Levonorgestrel is a potent inhibitor of ovulation and has androgenic activity, used as a contraceptive and in hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Hormones- (Contraceptives)

Levonorgestrel is prescribed for the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders and alone or in combination with other hormones as an oral contraceptive.

As advised by the physician.

According to the dosage forms the following routes of administartion are available:
• Oral
• Intrauterine

Levonorgestrel binds to the progesterone and estrogen receptors. Target cells include the female reproductive tract, the mammary gland, the hypothalamus, and the pituitary. Once bound to the receptor, progestins like levonorgestrel will slow the frequency of release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus and blunt the pre-ovulatory LH (luteinizing hormone) surge.

Should be taken in patients having:
• Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
• Severe arterial disease
• Liver adenoma
• Porphyria
• History of breast cancer
• Hepatic impairment
Report to the physician if the patients are allergic to Levonorgestrel or any other drugs.

Pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe arterial disease, liver adenoma, porphyria, history of breast cancer, hepatic impairment

Report to the physician immediately if the patients are having any of these following symptoms:
• Menstrual irregularities
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Breast discomfort
• Gynaecomastia
• Depression
• Skin disorders
• Disturbance of appetite
• Weight changes
• Fluid retention
• Oedema
• Changes in libido
• Cholestatic jaundice
• Hair loss or hirsutism
• Benign intracranial hypertension
• Thrombocytopenic purpura

If allergic to any food, please consult with the physician.

Consumption of alcohol is not advisable.

Pregnancy Category: X
Please consult with the physician during pregnancy and lactation.

Intrauterine: Store at 25°C (77°F).
Oral: Store at 20°C-25°C (68-77°F).