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Levlen

Levonorgestrel · Ethinylestradiol

Utilised to manage ovulation cycles to prevent unwanted conception and support predictable menstrual patterns.

Active ingredients
Levonorgestrel · Ethinylestradiol
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
0.03/0.15mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Levlen, depending on stock.

Prescription and consultation requirements for Levlen vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.

Levlen details

Condition
Contraception
Alternative names
levonorgestrel, ethinyl estradiol
Therapeutic class
Progestin-Estrogen Combination
Pharmacological class
Oral Contraceptive
Known off-label uses
dysmenorrhoea
Minor side effects
nausea; headache; breast tenderness
Moderate side effects
weight changes; mood swing; breakthrough bleeding
Dosage forms
Tablet
Administration route
Oral use
Supply category
Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator
Bayer
Onset Time
1–7 days
Duration
24 hours
Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions
Rifampin; Phenytoin; St. John's Wort
Age restrictions
Approved for post-menarche females.
Contraindications

history of deep vein thrombosis; breast cancer; active hepatic disease; smoking over thirty-five years of age

Serious side effects

pulmonary embolism, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

utilised to manage ovulation cycles to prevent unwanted conception and support predictable menstrual patterns.

Mechanism of action

Suppresses ovulation by blocking pituitary gonadotropins, simultaneously altering endometrial texture and thickening vaginal mucous.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

TGA Category X: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: May decrease milk volume.

What you will receive

Levlen is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bayer.

  • The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Levonorgestrel / Ethinylestradiol is offered.
  • The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
  • Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.

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