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These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Levonorgestrel safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Levonorgestrel. Levonorgestrel (Levonorgestrel) TABLET for ORAL use.Initial U.S. Approval: 1982
Medication labelWhy this: Advisory · dailymed-prescription
Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. To obtain optimal efficacy, the tablet should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of intercourse. Levonorgestrel Tablet is available only by prescription for women younger than age 17 years, and available over the counter for women 17 years and older. Levonorgestrel Tablet is not indicated for routine use as a contraceptive.
- generic_name
- levonorgestrel
- product_names
- Levonorgestrel
- ndc
- 40032-620, 40032-620-30
- group
- drugs
- license
- us-gov-pd
- attribution
- Courtesy of the National Library of Medicine
- reviewed
- 2026-09-18
- language
- en