Norvela
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What it is used for
Oral emergency contraceptive indicated for use within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It should be used only as an emergency measure. Women who present for repeated courses of emergency contraception should be advised to consider long-term methods of contraception.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, round, biconvex tablet engraved with code NL on one face
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient levonorgestrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at monash.pw
Before taking NORLEVO®
How should you take NORLEVO® Morning After Pill?
NORLEVO® is most effective if taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse and no later than 72 hours (3 days) afterwards.
Each pack of NORLEVO® contains two 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.
NORLEVO® can be taken at any time during the menstrual cycle.
All further unprotected sexual intercourse must be avoided until the next menstrual period; until then only mechanical and/or chemical methods of contraception may be used. This means items such as condoms, spermicides, cervical caps or diaphragms.
Can you use NORLEVO® Morning After Pill if you are breastfeeding?
NORLEVO® is secreted into breast milk and breastfeeding should not occur within 6 hours of taking NORLEVO®. If you are breastfeeding your baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice.
Are there contraindications to the use of NORLEVO® Morning After Pill?
NORLEVO® should not be used if:
- You have an allergy to any of the ingredients contained in NORLEVO® (levonorgestrel, lactose monohydrate, maize starch, povidone, anhydrous colloidal silica and magnesium stearate).
- There is a possibility that pregnancy already exists e.g. if unprotected sexual intercourse has already taken place in the same cycle or if the last menstrual cycle failed to occur.
- You have abnormal vaginal bleeding.
- You have a severe liver disorder.
- You have a history of arterial disease.
- You’ve had an ectopic pregnancy.
If you use NORLEVO® Morning After Pill but still fall pregnant, will the baby be harmed?
Available data indicates that levonorgestrel contained in NORLEVO® does not cause any harm to the foetus. NORLEVO® will not work if you're already pregnant, since it cannot dislodge an embryo which has already been implanted.
Can NORLEVO® Morning After Pill be used at any age?
Any woman, from puberty to menopause can use NORLEVO® in order to prevent an unplanned pregnancy following unprotected sexual intercourse.