Levonelle
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Levonelle is an emergency contraceptive pill, which is taken to prevent pregnancy. It needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex in order to be effective. You can order online - one of our doctors will review your order and approve appropriate treatment.
Levonelle 1500 contains 1.5mg of levonorgestrel, a hormone commonly used in regular contraceptive pills. Emergency contraception requires one single dose, which should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
The sooner you take Levonelle after sex, the better it works.
Last reviewed: 11/06/2020 by Dr Simran Deo
To place an order, fill in a brief questionnaire. One of our doctors will review your order and prescribe a suitable treatment.
| Levonelle - One Course | £26.49 |
| Levonelle for Future Use | £26.49 |
Price includes standard delivery or click and collect.
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How soon do I need to take Levonelle?
Levonelle must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
If you have had unprotected sex more than 72 hours ago, Levonelle won’t work, but there are other emergency contraception options available to you, such as having a contraceptive coil fitted or taking another emergency contraceptive pill EllaOne. Your GP, pharmacist, local family planning clinic or online doctor can advise you on alternative emergency contraception options.
The main difference between Levonelle and normal birth control pills is the dosage. One pill of Levonelle contains a much larger dose of levonorgestrel (a type of sex hormone) than any contraceptive pill, which is why it isn’t designed to be used regularly.
Levonelle must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
If you have had unprotected sex more than 72 hours ago, Levonelle won’t work, but there are other emergency contraception options available to you, such as having a contraceptive coil fitted or taking another emergency contraceptive pill EllaOne. Your GP, pharmacist, local family planning clinic or online doctor can advise you on alternative emergency contraception options.
Take Levonelle with a drink of water without chewing the tablet.
How can I buy Levonelle online?
If you would like to buy Levonelle online, our doctors provide a safe and discreet service. They are GMC registered and regulated by the CQC.
To place an order, you will need to fill in a short medical questionnaire and choose a delivery method. You can have your treatment delivered to your home via post or courier (depending on your location). Alternatively, you can opt for in-store collection, which lets you collect your order from your local Superdrug Pharmacy.
After you have placed your order, our doctors will review your answers and assess whether it is safe for you to take a Levonelle pill. We will send you an email or a text to confirm that your order is on the way or (if you wanted to collect it) that it is ready for collection.
How does Levonelle work?
Levonelle works by preventing ovulation from occurring if taken.
How can I buy Levonelle online?
If you would like to buy Levonelle online, our doctors provide a safe and discreet service. They are GMC registered and regulated by the CQC.
To place an order, you will need to fill in a short medical questionnaire and choose a delivery method. You can have your treatment delivered to your home via post or courier (depending on your location). Alternatively, you can opt for in-store collection, which lets you collect your order from your local Superdrug Pharmacy.
After you have placed your order, our doctors will review your answers and assess whether it is safe for you to take a Levonelle pill. We will send you an email or a text to confirm that your order is on the way or (if you wanted to collect it) that it is ready for collection.
How does Levonelle work?
Levonelle works by preventing ovulation from occurring if taken.
The main difference between Levonelle and normal birth control pills is the dosage. One pill of Levonelle contains a much larger dose of levonorgestrel (a type of sex hormone) than any contraceptive pill, which is why it isn’t designed to be used regularly.
How effective is Levonelle?
In order for the treatment to be effective, you need to take Levonelle no more than 72 hours after you have had unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the more likely it is to be effective. It will not be effective if you have already started to ovulate, unlike the IUD which will work during and up to 5 days after ovulation.
If you take Levonelle within the first 72 hours after unprotected sex and before ovulation, your chance of not getting pregnant is 97-99%.
Levonelle is not effective if taken in the 5 days before ovulation begins. EllaOne is a better choice of oral emergency contraceptive pill if you are close to ovulation. EllaOne will also not work after ovulation has started.
Medical studies say that EllaOne is more effective than Levonelle at preventing pregnancy. The most effective emergency contraception however is the copper IUD (intrauterine device). The IUD provides 99% protection against pregnancy if inserted within 5 days after unprotected sex or ovulation.
Your next period can be later or earlier than expected after taking Levonelle. Always check a pregnancy test 3 weeks after unprotected sex and if you are unsure whether you are pregnant visit your GP.
Who can take Levonelle?
Most women can safely take Levonelle. However if you are allergic to any of its ingredients it will not be safe for you to take.
If your BMI is higher than 26 or you weigh more than 70kg Levonelle may not be effective and you may require a double dose. Alternatively EllaOne or a copper coil may be recommended.
Levonelle is not suitable for women who are breastfeeding frequently but there is some evidence to show that Levonelle (levonorgestrel) has no adverse affects on breastfeeding or the baby.
It is also important to note that Levonelle won’t work if you are already pregnant. This could be the case if you have had unprotected sex more than 72 hours ago or if you have previously had unprotected sex and your period is late. If this is a case, visit your local GP to find out whether you are pregnant. Levonelle is also not suitable if you are ovulating or just about to start.
In some cases, the use of Levonelle may not be recommended. This could be the case if you have Crohn’s disease, have a severe liver problem, have a history of ectopic pregnancy or have ever suffered from a condition called salpingitis. If any of these apply to you, your doctor or pharmacist may recommend an alternative form of emergency contraception.
Levonelle is one pill that you take as a single dose.
You should take it as soon as you can after unprotected sex. Make sure you take it within 72 hours of sex or it won’t work. If you are taking a contraceptive pill, you can continue taking this as usual.
If you have diarrhoea or vomit within three hours of taking the tablet, you need to consult a doctor or pharmacist to take another dose, as the treatment may not have worked.
Ingredients
Levonelle 1500 contains 1.5mg of levonorgestrel, which is the active ingredient. Further ingredients include maize starch, potato starch, magnesium, colloidal silica anhydrous, stearate (E572), talc (E533b), lactose monohydrate. Do not take Levonelle if you have a known allergy to any of these ingredients.The emergency contraceptive pill will not treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If it is possible that you have caught an STI, it is best to do an STI test and seek treatment.
Common Side Effects of Levonelle
Late Period with Levonelle
Women often find that their next period is late after they have taken Levonelle. This does not necessarily mean that you are pregnant. However, if your next period is more than 5 days late, you should take a pregnancy test and consult a doctor to confirm that Levonelle has worked.
- Nausea
- Spotting or irregular menstrual bleeding
- Abdominal pain
- Tiredness
- Being sick
- Your next period may be early or late
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Dizziness
Late Period with Levonelle
Women often find that their next period is late after they have taken Levonelle. This does not necessarily mean that you are pregnant. However, if your next period is more than 5 days late, you should take a pregnancy test and consult a doctor to confirm that Levonelle has worked.
Does Levonelle cause bleeding?
After taking Levonelle, you might find that you experience some spotting or bleeding until your next period. This is not unusual and you don’t need to worry about this. If you experience severe unexplained bleeding, you need to see a doctor.
Do Levonelle and alcohol interact?
There is no known interaction between Levonelle and alcohol. Drinking alcohol does not reduce the effectiveness of your Levonelle tablet.
Levonelle and antibiotics
There is no known interaction between Levonelle and most antibiotics. However, you need to inform your pharmacist or doctor of any medication you are currently taking or have taken within the last 4 weeks before you use Levonelle.
Levonelle and the combined pill
If you are taking a contraceptive pill and used Levonelle because you forgot to take a pill you need to continue taking your pill as usual. You should not stop using your pill.
If you have missed a pill you should also use a barrier type of contraception such as a condom or contraceptive diaphragm for at least 7 days (or 9 days for Qlaira).
Levonelle is known to interact with some medications including:
- Barbiturates
- Medicines used to treat epilepsy
- Medications used to treat tuberculosis
- Certain HIV treatments
- The fungal treatment griseofulvin
- Ciclosporin
- St. John’s Wort
- Weight loss medications
Tell your doctor if:
- You suffer from Crohn’s disease or any other condition affecting the small bowel
- You have a liver problem
- You have had an ectopic pregnancy in the past
- You have ever had an inflammation of the fallopian tubes (such as salpingitis)
Levonelle 1500mg tablet (2018) EMC [accessed 9 July 2020]
CEU clinical guidance: emergency contraception (March 2017, amended December 2017) FSRH [accessed 9 July 2020]
CEU clinical guidance drug interactions with hormonal contraception (January 2017, reviewed 2019) FSRH [accessed 9 July 2020]
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