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Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel

Hormonal Over the counter ATC code: G03AD01

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
1.5 mg
1× a day

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Contraception

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • A single dose is the whole course
  • Take as soon as possible, within 72 hours
  • Nausea is common at the start

Interacts with

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.