Description

Levon 2 is an emergency contraceptive pill containing 0.75 mg of levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestogen. It is designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.

**Primary Medical Uses:**
– Prevention of pregnancy following unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

**Drug Class or Type:**
– Progestin-only emergency contraceptive.

**General Mechanism of Action:**
– Levonorgestrel primarily works by delaying or inhibiting ovulation, preventing fertilization of the egg, and altering the uterine lining to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg.

**Common Forms:**
– Oral tablets, typically available in packs containing two 0.75 mg tablets.

**Dosage Instructions:**
– The regimen involves taking two tablets: the first dose should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse, and the second dose 12 hours later. ([scorecard.prb.org](https://scorecard.prb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/National-Family-Planning-Guidelines-for-Service-Providers-Updated-to-Reflect-the-2009-WHO-Medical-Eligibility-Criteria-2010.-Kenya.pdf?utm_source=openai))

**Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:**
– **Common Side Effects:** Nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, and changes in menstrual bleeding patterns.
– **Contraindications:** Known hypersensitivity to levonorgestrel or any component of the tablet; unexplained vaginal bleeding; confirmed or suspected pregnancy.
– **Drug Interactions:** Certain medications, such as those used to treat seizures (e.g., barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin), HIV drugs (e.g., nelfinavir, nevirapine), and herbal supplements like St. John’s wort, may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel. ([publichealth.com.ng](https://www.publichealth.com.ng/levon-2-contraceptive-pill-8-things-you-should-know/?utm_source=openai))

Levon 2 is intended for occasional emergency use and is not suitable as a regular contraceptive method. It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. If vomiting occurs within two hours of taking the tablets, consult a healthcare provider to determine if a repeat dose is necessary. ([publichealth.com.ng](https://www.publichealth.com.ng/levon-2-contraceptive-pill-8-things-you-should-know/?utm_source=openai))