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levonorgestrel-oral (cont.)

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other birth control medications (e.g., oral contraceptives, implants), anti- seizure medications (e.g., carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), rifampin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. As with other oral contraceptives, this medication does not protect or prevent against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contact your doctor immediately.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) is permitted.


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