Contingency™ ONE | Viatris Canada | One Tablet

Levonorgestrel tablet 1.5 mg

Previously named Mylan

One Tablet: One Dose

Levonorgestrel is a progestin-only emergency birth control pill intended for use within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse or after a contraceptive accident, such as broken condom.

Features

• Contingency One can prevent pregnancy if the tablet is taken within 72 hours (3 days) and preferably within 12 hours after a contraceptive accident or unprotected sex (sex without birth control). It is most effective in the first 24 hours after intercourse.
• Contingency One CANNOT terminate an existing pregnancy. Although there is no scientific evidence that Contingency One would harm a developing embryo, women who are already pregnant should not use this product.
• Not a substitute for correct use of regular birth control.
• This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STD's
• DIN 02425009

Medicinal Ingredients

Levonorgestrel.

Non-Medicinal Ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and polyvinyl pyrrolidone K-25."

Common uses

This medication is typically used for emergency contraception (the morning-after pill). Even though you may not feel its effects, this medication takes effect within a few hours.

How to use this medication

This medication is typically taken in a single dose. However, your pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Generally, it is used as a single treatment.

Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you vomit within two (2) hours after taking the medication, contact your health care professional, an additional dose may be prescribed.

If you have diarrhea after taking the dose, contact your health care professional, an additional dose may need to be prescribed. This medication may be taken with or without food.

Recommended Dose

Contingency One can prevent pregnancy if the tablet is taken within 72 hours (3 days) and preferably within 12 hours after a contraceptive accident or unprotected sex (sex without birth control). Do not delay starting treatment. Contingency One is more effective the sooner you start after unprotected intercourse. Contingency One can be taken with a glass of water. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Contingency One, call your doctor or pharmacist, as you might need another dose. Important: If more than 72 hours (3 days) have passed since unprotected sex occurred, Contingency One may not be effective. See your health professional as soon as possible to discuss other options. Although the risk of pregnancy is highest in the middle of the menstrual cycle (possibly as early as day 10 after the beginning of your last period), pregnancy can occur at other times during the menstrual cycle. Contingency One can be administered anytime during your monthly cycle if you are worried about an unwanted pregnancy. The treatment does not bring on menstruation. You may experience spotting a few days after taking Contingency One, but this is not a period. Your next menstrual period should come on time (or a few days early or late).

Cautions

If your period is delayed more than a week or if you have any other cause for concern, talk to a health professional. More than occasional use (more than once in a menstrual cycle or more than once a month) may upset your menstrual cycle (period). If you are sexually active and do not wish to become pregnant, you should use a reliable method of contraception on a regular basis. If you want more information about regular contraceptives or if you are having trouble using a method, ask your health professional for help in choosing a method that works for you. Overdose: If you think you have taken too much Contingency One, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, vaginal bleeding, and may lead to menstrual cycle disturbances.

Every medication or natural health product may cause serious adverse reactions or interactions with other medications or natural health products. Read and follow the label, warnings and inserts provided by the manufacturer and consult your healthcare professional when purchasing medications or natural health products to be sure the product is right for you. No health, wellness, prescription or pharmaceutical information is intended to substitute for the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a healthcare professional. Always keep medications and natural health products out of reach of children.

Possible side effects

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably:

• it may cause headaches;
• it may cause stomach ache;
• it may cause dizziness - use caution when getting up from a lying or sitting position and use caution if driving;
• it may cause unusual tiredness;
• it may affect menstruation (irregular or absence of menses);
• it may cause nausea or, rarely, vomiting.

Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

Storage information

As with most medications, this product should be stored at room temperature. Store it in a secure location where it will not be exposed to excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.

Additional information

Consult your pharmacist for more details on how to resume your usual hormonal contraception, if any, following the use of emergency contraception.

This medication may interact with other medications or supplements, sometimes significantly. Many interactions, however, may be dealt with by a dosage adjustment or a change in medication schedule. Check with your pharmacist before using this medication in combination with any other medications (including non-prescription products), vitamins or natural products.

General information

When meeting with any health professional, it is important for you to share the following information:

• Your medical history and allergies (medication, food, or other);
• If you're pregnant or want to become pregnant, or if you're breastfeeding;
• If you use tobacco or cannabis or its derivatives, or if you use recreational drugs;
• The names of all the medications you take, whether you take them regularly or once in a while, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and natural health products.

It is also strongly recommended that you keep an up-to-date list of all the medications you take and carry it with you at all times. This could be useful if you have to see a health professional or need emergency care.

Keep all your medications out of the reach of children and pets and return any unused or expired medications to the pharmacy for proper disposal.