Generic name:levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive [ LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel ]
Brand names: AfterPill, BionaFem, EContra EZ, Fallback Solo, Morning After,
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Drug class:Contraceptives
What is AfterPill?
AfterPill is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failure of other forms of birth control (such as condom breakage, or missing 2 or more birth control pills).
AfterPill may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
AfterPill will not terminate pregnancy if the fertilized egg has already attached to the uterus.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking levonorgestrel if you regularly use medication for seizures, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS. Certain other medicines can make levonorgestrel less effective.
Before taking this medicine
AfterPill is not intended for use as a routine form of birth control. Talk with your doctor about the many forms of birth control available.
Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant. AfterPill will not terminate a pregnancy that has already begun (the fertilized egg has attached to the uterus).
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 17 years ol
