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Next Choice(Oral)

Generic Name: Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive
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Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failure of other forms of birth control (such as condom breakage, or missing 2 or more birth control pills).

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

uses

What isNext Choice(Oral)used for?

  • Contraception
  • Postcoital Contraception

warnings

What is the most important information I should know aboutNext Choice(Oral)?

Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant.Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive will not terminate a pregnancy that has already begun(the fertilized egg has attached to the uterus).

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive is not approved for use by anyone younger than 17 years old.

You should not use levonorgestrel if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking levonorgestrel if you regularly use medication for seizures, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS.Certain medications can make levonorgestrel less effective as an emergency form of contraception.

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive is not intended for use as a routine form of birth control and should not be used in this manner. Talk with your doctor about the many forms of birth control available.

Levonorgestrel可能缓慢的乳汁生产。Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

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Side Effects

What are the side effects ofNext Choice(Oral)?

Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor or seek emergency medical help if you have severe pain in your lower stomach or side.This could be a sign of a tubal pregnancy (a pregnancy that implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus). A tubal pregnancy is a medical emergency.

Common side effects may include:

  • mild stomach pain;
  • breast pain or tenderness;
  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
  • headache, dizziness;
  • feeling tired; or
  • changes in your menstrual periods.

这不是一个侧eff的完整列表ects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Interactions

What drugs and food should I avoid while takingNext Choice(Oral)?

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptivewill notprotect you from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases. Avoid having unprotected sex.

Dosage Guidelines & Tips

How to takeNext Choice(Oral)?

UseNext Choice(Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive must be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex (no later than 72 hours afterward).

Call your doctor right away if you vomit within 2 hours after taking this medicine.Do not take a second dose without first asking your doctor.

Visit your doctor within 3 weeks after taking levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive. A doctor should confirm that you are not pregnant, and that this medicine has not caused any harmful effects.

If your period is late by 1 week or longer after the expected date, you may be pregnant.Get a pregnancy test and contact your doctor if you are pregnant. Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive will not terminate pregnancy if the fertilized egg has attached to the uterus.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What should I do if I missed a dose ofNext Choice(Oral)?

Since levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive is used as a single dose, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.

Overdose Signs

What happens if I overdose onNext Choice(Oral)?

Because this medicine is supplied as a single tablet in an exact strength, an overdose is unlikely to occur when the levonorgestrel is used as directed.Do not take more than one tablet at the same time.

If you think you or someone else may have overdosed on:Next Choice(Oral), call your doctor or the Poison Control center
(800) 222-1222
If someone collapses or isn't breathing after takingNext Choice(Oral),拨打911
911

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