Information about Lenor - 72 (Generic Norplant) :


Lenor - 72 is a form of progesterone (a female hormone involved in conception), that is used as an emergency contraceptive (EC) for the purpose of pregnancy prevention after contraceptive failure or unprotected coitus. It prevents ovulation, disrupts fertilization, and inhibits implantation.
It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

What is the most important information I should know about Lenor - 72 (EC)?
You must take the first dose of Lenor - 72 as soon as you can and within 72 hours of having unprotected coitus, and the second dose must be taken 12 hours following the first. Be aware that Lenor - 72 does is not a protection from sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV and AIDS).

Before using Lenor - 72 you should tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions listed below: you have high blood pressure, angina, or heart disease; you have had a stroke; you have a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; you have breast, uterine, or another hormone-related cancer; you have liver disease; you have undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding; you have migraines or severe, recurrent headaches; you have diabetes; or smoke.

In such cases you may not be able to use Lenor - 72, or you may require special monitoring during course of treatment.

Do not use Lenor - 72 at any time during pregnancy. It is known that Lenor - 72 passes into breast milk. Avoid taking Lenor - 72 without medical consultation in case you are breast-feeding a baby.

How to take Lenor - 72:
Use Lenor - 72 as recommended by your physician. In case you experience vomiting within one hour of taking either dose of Lenor - 72, consult with your doctor.
You should visit your doctor for three weeks after taking Lenor - 72. Consult with your doctor immediately in case you miss your period following the use of Lenor - 72. Do not use Lenor - 72 as ongoing pregnancy protection or a routine method of contraception.

Lenor - 72 should be stored at indoor temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?
Consult with your doctor in case you miss a dose of Lenor – 72, as you could become pregnant. It is also very important to take the two doses 12 hours apart.

What happens if I overdose?
Consult your doctor, an emergency room, or a poison control left for advice immediately in case overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose are nausea and vomiting.

Possible side effects of Lenor – 72:
Stop taking levonorgestrel (EC) and seek emergency medical attention and seek emergency immediately in case you have any of these severe side effects: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or severe pain or tenderness in the stomach area.

Continue to take levonorgestrel (EC) and consult with your doctor in case you have any of side effects especially bothersome listed below: nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; fatigue; headache; changes in menstrual bleeding (spotting, earlier or later menstrual period, heavier or lighter menstrual bleeding, longer or shorter menstrual period); dizziness; or breast tenderness.

Be aware that Lenor – 72 may interact with some medicines. Consult with your health care provider in case you are taking any other drugs, especially any of the following: antibiotics or medicines for infections; aprepitant, a medicine used for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting; barbiturate medicines for producing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions), like Phenobarbital; bosentan; carbamazepine; griseofulvin; modafinil; oxcarbazepine; phenytoin; rifabutin; rifampin; rifapentine; ritonavir; St. John's wort; topiramate; troglitazone or pioglitazone; warfarin.

What is the expiration date of the pills?
This information is mentioned on each blister. The expiration date is 2 years from the date of manufacture.