Opcicon One-Step (Oral)

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Levonorgestrel紧急有限公司ntraceptive 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紧急有限公司ntraceptive may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

uses

What isOpcicon One-Step (Oral)used for?

  • Contraception
  • Postcoital Contraception

warnings

What is the most important information I should know aboutOpcicon One-Step (Oral)?

Levonorgestrel紧急有限公司ntraceptive is not intended for use as a routine form of birth control.Talk with your doctor about the many forms of birth control available.

Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant.Levonorgestrel紧急有限公司ntraceptive will not terminate a pregnancy that has already begun(the fertilized egg has attached to the uterus).

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 may slow breast milk production. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Side Effects

What are the side effects ofOpcicon One-Step (Oral)?

Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult 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:

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

This is not a complete list of side effects 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 takingOpcicon One-Step (Oral)?

Levonorgestrel紧急有限公司ntraceptivewill not从性传播疾病——在保护你cluding 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 takeOpcicon One-Step (Oral)?

UseOpcicon One-Step (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紧急有限公司ntraceptive 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.

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.

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.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What should I do if I missed a dose ofOpcicon One-Step (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 onOpcicon One-Step (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:Opcicon One-Step (Oral), call your doctor or the Poison Control center
(800) 222-1222
If someone collapses or isn't breathing after takingOpcicon One-Step (Oral),拨打911
911

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