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Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel is a progestin (over-the-counter), made by 10 manufacturers.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Progestin
Route
Oral
Manufacturers
10

for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

Drug facts

Name
Levonorgestrel
Active ingredients
Levonorgestrel
Drug class
ProgestinProgestin-containing Intrauterine System
Dosage forms
Tablet
Label holder
YYBA CORP
FDA application
ANDA219102
Label updated
09/01/2026

Active ingredients

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Purpose

Emergency contraceptive

Uses

For women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

Directions

  • Take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it the better it will work.
  • If you vomit within 2 hours after taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose

Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert: This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs

Do not use

  • If you are already pregnant (because it will not work)
  • For regular birth control Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel.

When using this product

You may have

  • Menstrual changes
  • Tiredness
  • Breast pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Lower stomach (abdominal) pain
  • Dizziness

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch, talc

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 11 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Tablet1.5 mgoral11

What pharmacies pay

National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC), week of 10/21/2026

All prices

Pharmacies paid about $6.41 per tablet, capsule or unit across 3 package codes.

NADAC is a survey of what retail pharmacies pay to buy a drug. It is not the price you pay at the counter, which depends on your insurance and the pharmacy.

Side effect reports to FDA

FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 200,217 reports that list levonorgestrel, data through 07/30/2026

Anyone can report a problem to FDA, and a report does not mean the drug caused the problem. Reports can be duplicated or incomplete, and counts depend on how widely a drug is used. Do not stop or change a medicine because of this list. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Most often reported reactions

  • Device expulsion45,531
  • Device dislocation20,442
  • Menstruation irregular15,019
  • Vaginal hemorrhage14,924
  • Genital hemorrhage11,128
  • Abdominal pain lower9,293
  • Abdominal pain8,591
  • Nausea8,518
  • Procedural pain8,459
  • Pain7,530

To report a side effect, use FDA MedWatch.

Manufacturers and labels

11 FDA labels

  • YYBA CORPShown hereANDA219102 · Label 09/01/2026 · NDC 73581-017Full label
  • Camber Consumer Care IncANDA219102 · Label 03/23/2026 · NDC 69230-333Full label
  • GLENMARK THERAPEUTICS INC., USAANDA207044 · Label 07/15/2026 · NDC 72657-123Full label
  • LEADER/ CARDINAL HEALTH 110, INC.ANDA206867 · Label 04/04/2025 · NDC 70000-0675Full label
  • Naari Pte LimitedANDA207660 · Label 03/16/2023 · NDC 79929-016Full label
  • Ohm Laboratories Inc.ANDA202635 · Label 07/04/2025 · NDC 51660-999Full label
  • Ohm Laboratories Inc.ANDA202635 · Label 09/06/2024 · NDC 51660-723Full label
  • Rugby LaboratoriesANDA206867 · Label 05/13/2026 · NDC 0536-1433Full label
  • Thirty Madison Inc.ANDA202635 · Label 12/30/2024 · NDC 71713-098Full label
  • Xiromed LLCANDA205329 · Label 09/05/2023 · NDC 70700-164Full label
  • YYBA CorpANDA207044 · Label 02/03/2026 · NDC 73581-217Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

All drug recalls

Levonorgestrel: common questions

What is Levonorgestrel used for?
for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
Is Levonorgestrel a prescription drug?
No. Levonorgestrel is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Levonorgestrel?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include My Way, Julie, Julie Morning After Pill, Morning After.
Who makes Levonorgestrel?
10 manufacturers list Levonorgestrel with the FDA, including YYBA CORP, Camber Consumer Care Inc, GLENMARK THERAPEUTICS INC., USA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 09/01/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice