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Generic: levonorgestrel View All Brands Norplant System, Mirena, Plan B A progestin - It is used to prevent pregnancy and to treat heavy bleeding that occurs during your period				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? LEVONORGESTREL IUD (LEE voe nor jes trel) is a contraceptive (birth control) device. It is used to prevent pregnancy and to treat heavy bleeding that occurs during your period. It can be used for up to 5 years. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: abnormal Pap smear cancer of the breast, uterus, or cervix diabetes endometritis genital or pelvic infection now or in the past have more than one sexual partner or your partner has more than one partner heart disease history of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy immune system problems IUD in place liver disease or tumor problems with blood clots or take blood- thinners use intravenous drugs uterus of unusual shape vaginal bleeding that has not been explained an unusual or allergic reaction to levonorgestrel, other hormones, silicone, or polyethylene, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This device is placed inside the uterus by a health care professional. A patient information sheet for the product will be given with each prescription and refill. Read this sheet carefully each time. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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