Can I get pregnant after taking NorLevo?

NorLevo can only prevent you becoming pregnant if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It does not work if you are already pregnant. If you have unprotected sex after taking NorLevo, it will not stop you from becoming pregnant. NorLevo has been shown to prevent 52% to 85% of expected pregnancies.

Is the morning after pill one tablet or two?

People sometimes call it the “morning after pill.” But you don’t have to wait until the morning after sex to take it. In fact, levonorgestrel is more effective the sooner you take it. It is a one-dose regimen: you take one pill.

Do you take both NorLevo tablets?

Take both tablets with some water, as a single administration, as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after intercourse. If you vomit within 3 hours of taking NORLEVO®, take an extra dose immediately.

Can I take only one tablet of levonorgestrel?

Take one tablet of Levonorgestrel tablets orally as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Efficacy is better if the tablet is taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse. The second tablet should be taken 12 hours after the first dose.

How much levonorgestrel is in a NorLevo tablet?

Return any unused or out of date medicine to your pharmacist. NorLevo-1 1.5mg tablet – white, round, biconvex tablet engraved with code NL 1.5 on one face. Available in blister packs of 1 tablet. Each NorLevo-1 tablet contains 1.5mg levonorgestrel.

When is the best time to take NorLevo 1?

NorLevo-1 must be taken as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and no later than within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It has been estimated that NorLevo-1 will prevent 85% of expected pregnancies if taken within 72 hours. The sooner you take NorLevo-1, the more likely it is that it will work.

What happens if you take too many NorLevo tablets at once?

Although there have been no reports of serious harmful effects from taking too many tablets at once, you may feel sick or have vaginal bleeding. If you vomit within two hours of taking this medicine, you should return to your doctor, pharmacy, nurse or family planning clinic.

How does norlevo-1 work in the womb?

NorLevo-1 is thought to work by: stopping a fertilised egg from attaching itself to your womb lining. Therefore, NorLevo-1 stops a pregnancy before it is established. It does not work if you are already pregnant. NorLevo-1 does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.