Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel is a female hormone that can cause changes in your cervix and uterus. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system or intrauterine device (IUD) is placed in the uterus where it slowly releases the hormone. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system is used to prevent pregnancy. Mirena is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding in women who choose to use an intrauterine form of birth control . Levonorgestrel does not contain estrogen and should not be used as emergency birth control. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system may also be used for purposes not listed in this guide.

Levonorgestrel is a female hormone that can cause changes in your cervix and uterus. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system or intrauterine device (IUD) is placed in the uterus where it slowly releases the hormone. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system is used to prevent pregnancy. Mirena is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding in women who choose to use an intrauterine form of birth control . Levonorgestrel does not contain estrogen and should not be used as emergency birth control. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system may also be used for purposes not listed in this guide.

An IUD can increase your risk of developing a serious pelvic infection, which may threaten your life or your future ability to have children. Ask your doctor about this risk. Do not use during pregnancy. If left in place during pregnancy, this IUD could cause severe infection, miscarriage, premature birth, or death of the mother. The hormone in the IUD may also cause unwanted effects in a female newborn. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you continue the pregnancy, watch for signs such as fever, chills, cramps, vaginal bleeding or discharge. You should not use this device if you are allergic to levonorgestrel, silicone, silica, silver, barium, iron oxide, or polyethylene, or if you have: abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor; an untreated or uncontrolled pelvic infection (vaginal, cervical, uterine); endometriosis or a serious pelvic infection following a pregnancy or abortion in the past 3 months; pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), unless you had a normal pregnancy after the infection was treated and cleared; uterine fibroid tumors or conditions that affect the shape of the uterus; past or present cancer of the breast, cervix, or uterus; liver disease or liver tumor (benign or malignant); a condition that weakens your immune system, such as AIDS, leukemia, or IV drug abuse; if you have another intrauterine device (IUD) in place; if you had an abortion or miscarriage in the past 6 weeks; or if you gave birth to a baby in the past 6 weeks. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: high blood pressure , heart problems, a heart attack , or a stroke; bleeding problems; migraine headaches; or a vaginal infection, pelvic infection, or sexually transmitted disease. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Get emergency medical help if you have severe pain in your lower stomach or side. This could be a sign of a tubal pregnancy. The IUD may become embedded into the wall of the uterus, or may perforate (form a hole) in the uterus. If this occurs, the device may no longer prevent pregnancy, or it may move outside the uterus and cause scarring, infection , or damage to other organs. Your doctor may need to surgically remove the device. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe cramps or pelvic pain, pain during sexual intercourse; extreme dizziness or light-headed feeling; severe migraine headache ; heavy or ongoing vaginal bleeding, vaginal sores, vaginal discharge that is watery, foul-smelling discharge, or otherwise unusual; pale skin, weakness, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, or other signs of infection; jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), confusion, problems with vision, sensitivity to light. Common side effects of levonorgestrel intrauterine system may include: pelvic pain, painful or irregular menstrual periods, changes in bleeding patterns or flow; vaginal swelling, itching or infection; temporary pain, bleeding, or dizziness during insertion of the IUD; ovarian cysts (pelvic pain that disappears within 3 months); stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating; headache , migraine, depression , mood changes; back pain , breast tenderness or pain; weight gain, acne, oily skin, changes in hair growth, loss of interest in sex; or puffiness in your face, hands, ankles, or feet. 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.

Do not use during pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Do not use during pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

0.75 mg (0.75 (0.75)) 24 hourly PO —

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Other drugs may affect levonorgestrel, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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