Identification
- Brand Name
- Plan B
- Product Description
- Plan-B is an over-the-counter progestin available in multiple countries including the United States and Canada. It was first marketed in 1999. It is available in an Oral Tablet. It contains one active ingredient: Levonorgestrel. Levonorgestrel is a hormone used in birth control medications and at higher doses as an emergency birth control pill for up to 72 hours following sexual intercourse.
- Ingredients
Drug Salt Levonorgestrel Not Available
Pharmacology
- Indications
- For Emergency Contraception PrescriptionPrevention of Pregnancy PrescriptionPrevention of Pregnancy in Emergency Contraception OTC UsePrescriptionTreatment of Endometrial Hyperplasia Off LabelTreatment of Endometriosis Off LabelUsed in combination to prevent Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in a regimen PrescriptionUsed in combination to treat moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms in a regimen PrescriptionUsed in combination to treat severe Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause in a regimen Prescription
- Products
Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End NDC Code Tablet 1.5 mg Oral Foundation Consumer Healthcare, Llc 2015-07-23 - Canada 02293854 Tablet 0.75 mg Oral Foundation Consumer Healthcare, Llc 2000-02-24 2018-05-09 Canada 02241674 Tablet 0.75 mg/1 Oral Physicians Total Care, Inc. 2003-08-14 - US 54868-4894 Tablet 0.75 mg/1 Oral Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1999-07-28 2013-06-30 US 51285-769
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interactions in your softwareAbametapir The serum concentration of Levonorgestrel can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir. Abatacept The metabolism of Levonorgestrel can be increased when combined with Abatacept. Abciximab The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Levonorgestrel is combined with Abciximab. Acalabrutinib The metabolism of Levonorgestrel can be decreased when combined with Acalabrutinib. Acarbose The therapeutic efficacy of Acarbose can be decreased when used in combination with Levonorgestrel. Acenocoumarol The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Levonorgestrel is combined with Acenocoumarol. Acetaminophen The metabolism of Levonorgestrel can be increased when combined with Acetaminophen. Acetazolamide The metabolism of Levonorgestrel can be increased when combined with Acetazolamide. Acetohexamide The therapeutic efficacy of Acetohexamide can be decreased when used in combination with Levonorgestrel. Acitretin The therapeutic efficacy of Levonorgestrel can be decreased when used in combination with Acitretin. Identify potential medication risksEasily compare up to 40 drugs with our drug interaction checker.Get severity rating, description, and management advice.Learn more