FAQ - Option 2®

What is the Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg?

Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control.

Will the Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg work if I am already pregnant?

Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg will not work if you are already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy.

Will the Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg protect against sexually transmitted diseases?

Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg will not protect you from HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

When should I use Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg?

The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg within 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is a backup or emergency method of birth control you can use when:

your regular birth control was used incorrectly or failed
you did not use any birth control method

When should I not use Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg?

Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg should not be used:

as a regular birth control method, because it’s not as effective as regular birth control.
if you are already pregnant, because it will not work.
if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg.

How does Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg work?

Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is one tablet with levonorgestrel, a hormone that has been used in many birth control pills for several decades. Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills, but works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary. It is possible that Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg may also work by preventing fertilization of an egg (the uniting of sperm with the egg) or by preventing attachment (implantation) to the uterus (womb).

How can I get the best results from Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg?

You have 72 hours (3 days) to try to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. The sooner you take Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg, the better it works.

How effective is Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg?

If Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will get pregnant. About 7 out of every 8 women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant.

How will I know Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg worked?

You will know Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg has been effective when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time, or within a week of the expected time. If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, it is possible you may be pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test and follow up with your healthcare professional.

Will are the side effects?

When used as directed, the Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is safe and effective. Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness.

If you vomit within 2 hours of taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose.

Some women may have changes in their period, such as a period that is heavier or lighter or a period that is early or late. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant.

If you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical attention.

What are the active and inactive ingredients in the Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg?

Active ingredient: levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone.

What if I still have questions about Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg?

If you have questions or need more information, call our toll-free number, 1-800-719-9260.

Important Safety Information:

Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is not effective if you’re already pregnant, and will not terminate an existing pregnancy. Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg does not protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Side effects may include nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, changes in your period, dizziness, and breast tenderness. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant. If you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and you should seek immediate medical help.

To report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA, visit fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.For more information about Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg, please call our Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg 24-hour hotline at 1-800-719-9260. Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg are available without a prescription, an intended for use in women 17 years or older.

Call your pharmacy to make sure Option 2® Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is in stock. The pharmacist may recommend an alternative product. This web site is intended for United States Prescribers, Pharmacists, and Consumers only.

Option 2® is a registered trademark of Perrigo Company

This product is not manufactured or distributed by TEVA WOMEN’S HEALTH, INC., the distributor of Plan B One-Step®. Plan B One-Step® is a registered trademark of Women’s Capital Corporation.

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