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LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Levonorgestrel may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
for LoviOne is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days] of unprotected sex or if your usual contraceptive method has failed.
Some medicines may prevent LoviOne from
working effectively. If you have used any of the medicines below
during the last 4 weeks, LoviOne may be less
Itis about the following cases:
suitable for you. Your doctor may prescribe another type of (non-hormonal) emergency contraceptive, i.e. a copper intrauterine device
- no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse
- the contraception measure was used
(Cu-IUD). If this is not an option for you or if
incorrectly, for example as if a condom
you are unable to see your doctor promptly,
was penetrated, slipped away or used ina wrong way, if vaginal pessary or diaphragm changed position, burst, was broken or
you can take a double dose of LoviOne: + barbiturates and other medicines used
to treat epilepsy (for example, primidone,
taken out ahead of time, in the case of a
phenytoin, and carbamazepine)
failed interruption during coitus interruptus (e.g. sperm ejaculated in vagina or on
+ medicines used to treat tuberculosis (for example, rifampicin, rifabutin)
external genitalia).
LoviOne contains a synthetic hormone-like active substance called levonorgestrel. It prevents about 84% of expected pregnancies when you take it within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. It will not prevent a pregnancy every time and is more effective if you take it as soon as possible after unprotected sex. It is better to take it within 12 hours rather than delay until the third day. LoviOne is thought to work by:
- a medicine for HIV infection (ritonavir, efavirenz)
- a medicine used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin) + herbal remedies containing St John's wort
(Hypericum perforatum).
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you need further advice on the correct dose for you, Consult a doctor as soon as possible after taking the tablets for further advice on a
« stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg
reliable form of regular contraception and to exclude a pregnancy. (See also section 3,
+ preventing sperm from fertilising any egg you may have already released. LoviOne can only prevent you becoming pregnant if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It does not work if you are already pregnant, If you have unprotected sex after taking LoviOne, it will not stop you from
"How to take LoviOne' for further advice]. LoviOne may also affect how well other medicines work:
+ a medicine called cyclosporin (suppresses the immune system].
becoming pregnant.
How often can you use LoviOne
LoviOne is not indicated for use before the first menstrual bleeding (menarche.
You should only use LoviOne in emergencies and not as a regular method of contraception. If LoviOne is used more than once in a menstrual cycle, it is less reliable, and it is more
What you need to know before you take it
e LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet
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likely to upset your menstrual cycle (period).
LoviOne does not work as well as regular methods of contraception. Your doctor, practice nurse or family planning clinic can tell you about long-term methods of contraception which are more effective in preventing you from getting pregnant.
Do not use LoviOne
+ IFyou are allergic to levonorgestrel or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6, 'Contents of the pack and other information'
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Warnings and precautions
If any of the following applies to you, talk to your doctor before taking LoviOne as
emergency contraception may not be suitable
for you. Your doctor may prescribe another type of emergency contraception for you.
+ Ifyou are pregnant or think that you may already be pregnant, This medicine will not work if you are already pregnant, If you are already pregnant, LoviOne cannot terminate pregnancy, so LoviOne is not an 'abortion pill
to drive a car or use machines. However,
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
operate machinery.
4, Possible side effects
if you feel tired or dizzy do not drive or
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
LoviOne contains lactose In case of milk sugar (lactose] intolerance it should be considered that each LoviOne also
Very common [may affect more than
contains 120mg lactose monohydrate. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this
1 in 10 people):
- feeling sick (nausea)
- you might have some irregular bleeding until your next period
- you might have lower abdominal pain
- tiredness + headache. Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
medicinal product.
How to take it
LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet
Always take this medicine exactly as
- being sick (vomiting), If you are sick, read in
described in the leaflet or as your pharmacist or doctor has told you. Check with your
section 3, 'What to do if you are sick (vomit]'
doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- your period might be different. Most women will have a normal period at the expected time, but some may have their period later or earlier than normal. You might also have some irregular bleeding or spotting until your next period. If your period is more than 5 days late or is unusually light or unusually heavy, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.
- you might have tender breasts, diarrhoea, feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Very rare [may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
- rash, urticaria, pruritus, swelling of the face, pelvic pain, painful period, abdominal pain.
+ Take the tablet as soon as possible,
preferably within 12 hours, and no later
than 72 hours (3 days) after you have had
unprotected sex. Do not delay taking the
tablet. The tablet works better the sooner you take it after having unprotected
sex. It can only prevent you becoming
pregnant, if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
- LoviOne can be taken at any time in your menstrual cycle assuming you are
not already pregnant or think you may be pregnant, Do not chew but swallow the
tablet whole with water.
- Ifyou are using one of the medicines that
Reporting side effects
may prevent LoviOne from working properly
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, This includes any
Possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via
(see section above, 'Other medicines and
LoviOne'] or if you have used one of these medicines in the past 4 weeks, LoviOne
may work less effectively for you, Your doctor may prescribe another type of (non-
the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www. mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA.
hormonal) emergency contraceptive, i.e. a
Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help
copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD). If this
is not an option for you or if you are unable to see your doctor promptly, you can take a
provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
double dose of LoviOne [i.e, 2 tablets taken together at the same time].
How to store it
LoviOne
- Ifyou are already using a regular method of contraception such as the contraceptive pill, you can continue to take this at your
1.5 mg Tablet
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton, The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to
regular times.
If another unprotected intercourse takes place after the use of LoviOne [also if this is during the same menstrual cycle], the tablet
will not exert its contraceptive effect and
there is again the risk of pregnancy.
You are advised to speak to a healthcare
professional if you are concerned about
any problems related to taking emergency contraception.
protect the environment.
What to do if you are sick (vomit) If you are sick [vomit] within three hours of
Contents of the pack and other information
taking the tablet, you should immediately take another tablet.
What LoviOne contains
After you have taken LoviOne
The active substance is levonorgestrel.
After you have taken LoviOne, if you want to
Each tablet contains 1.5 milligrams of
have sex and are not using the contraceptive
levonorgestrel.
pill, you should use condoms or a cap plus spermicide until your next menstrual period,
The other ingredients are: potato starch, maize starch, Silica, colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate, talc and lactose monohydrate.
This is because LoviOne will not work if you
unusually heavy, you should contact your
period is due.
doctor as soon as possible, If you do become
pregnant even after taking this medicine, it is
The blister is packaged in a folded carton.
Your doctor can also tell you about longer-
Marketing Authorisation Holder Naari BV. Heuvel 22 F, 5341CW Oss Netherlands
important that you see your doctor.
term methods of contraception which are more effective in preventing you from getting pregnant. If you continue to use regular hormonal
The active ingredient of this medicine is excreted into your breast milk. Therefore,
Your next period after you took LoviOne
immediately after a breast-feeding and avoid
usually normal and will start at the usual
nursing at least 8 hours following LoviOne
a breast pump for 8 hours following tablet taking. In this way you are taking your tablet well before the next feed and reducing the
amount of active ingredient your baby may take in with the breast milk.
Manufacturer responsible for
contraception such as the contraceptive pill
pregnancy, Fallopian tube surgery or pelvic inflammatory disease.
administration then drain your milk with
of the pack
LoviOne has worked. If your period is more than 5 days late or is unusually light or
and you do not have a bleed in your pill-free period, see your doctor to make sure you are not pregnant.
+ you have a history of ectopic pregnancy
140 mm
Driving and using machines
Your LoviOne is unlikely to affect your ability
bevel edged, flat faced tablets debossed with 'J06' on one side and plain on other side. LoviOne is available in clear and transparent PVC/Aluminium-blister containing one tablet.
it is suggested that you take your tablet
+ you have ever had a disease called salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes]
especially if you have been sick, as the tablet may not have worked properly.
after LoviOne use.
LoviOne tablets are white to off white, round
absorption of the drug + you have severe liver problems
(where the baby develops somewhere outside the womb]
long term, after treatment with LoviOne a rapid return to fertility is expected and therefore, regular contraception should be continued or initiated as soon as possible
about three weeks later to make sure that
or if you have previously had an ectopic
(such as Crohn's disease] that inhibits the
Although there are no fertility data in the
What LoviOne looks like and contents
This is especially important if you develop severe abdominal pain after taking LoviOne
+ you have a disease of your small bowel
Although there have been no reports of serious harmful effects from taking too many tablets at once, you may feel sick, actually be sick (vomit), or have vaginal bleeding. You should ask your pharmacist, doctor, practice nurse or family planning clinic for advice,
After you have taken LoviOne, you are advised to make an appointment to see your doctor
pregnancy is not ectopic (where the baby develops somewhere outside the womb),
The use of LoviOne is not advised if:
sometimes lead to earlier or later ovulation date resulting in modified fertility date.
have unprotected sex again, before your next
use LoviOne as described, Nevertheless, your doctor may want to check that the
+ you have had unprotected sex more than 72 hours ago, and since your last period
you should
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
that develops in your uterus/womb if you
- your period is more than 5 days late, or you have experienced unusual bleeding when your next period is due
If you take more LoviOne than
menstruation disturbances which can
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
You should not take this medicine if you are already pregnant. If you do become pregnant even after taking this medicine, it is important that you see your doctor, There is no evidence that LoviOne will harm a baby
You may already be pregnant if:
LoviOne increases the possibility of
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Distributor
Maxwellia Ltd. Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, SK10 4TG, UK.
After the use of LoviOne, your period is
day; however sometimes, this will be a few days later or earlier. If your period starts more than 5 days later than expected, an
LoviOne® is a registered trademark of Maxwellia Ltd.
'abnormal' bleeding occurs at that time or if you think that you might be pregnant, you
should check whether you are pregnant by a pregnancy test.
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A previous ectopic pregnancy or previous infection of the fallopian tubes increase the risk of a new ectopic pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions about LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet
How do I take LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet?
LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet comes as tablet containing 1.5mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet?
The active substance in LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet is levonorgestrel.
Are there equivalent medicines to LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Emerres 1.5 mg tablet, Emerres Una 1.5 mg tablet, Levonorgestrel 1.5mg Tablets. In total there are 4 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get LoviOne 1.5 mg Tablet without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: levonorgestrel
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
Emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse or failure of a contraceptive method.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Posology
One tablet should be taken, as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. (see section 5.1).
If vomiting occurs within three hours of taking the tablet, another tablet should be taken immediately.
Women who have used enzyme-inducing drugs during the last 4 weeks and need emergency contraception are recommended to use a non-hormonal EC (emergency contraception), i.e. Cu-IUD or take a double dose of levonorgestrel (ie 2 tablets taken together) for those women unable or unwilling to use Cu-IUD (see section 4.5).
Levonorgestrel 1.5mg tablet can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle unless menstrual bleeding is overdue.
After using emergency contraception it is recommended to use a local barrier method (e.g. condom, diaphragm, spermicide, cervical cap) until the next menstrual period starts. The use of Levonorgestrel does not contraindicate the continuation of regular hormonal contraception.
Pediatric Population
There is no relevant use of Levonorgestrel for children of prepubertal age in the indication emergency contraception.
Method of administration
For oral administration.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Emergency contraception is an occasional method. It should in no instance replace a regular contraceptive method.
Emergency contraception does not prevent a pregnancy in every instance. If there is uncertainty about the timing of the unprotected intercourse or if the woman has had unprotected intercourse more than 72 hours earlier in the same menstrual cycle, conception may have occurred. Treatment with following the second act of intercourse may therefore be ineffective in preventing pregnancy. If menstrual periods are delayed by more than 5 days or abnormal bleeding occurs at the expected date of menstrual periods or pregnancy is suspected for any other reason, pregnancy should be excluded.
If pregnancy occurs after treatment with Levonorgestrel, the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy should be considered. The absolute risk of ectopic pregnancy is likely to be low, as Levonorgestrel prevents ovulation and fertilization. Ectopic pregnancy may continue, despite the occurrence of uterine bleeding.
Therefore, Levonorgestrel is not recommended for patients who are at risk of ectopic pregnancy (previous history of salpingitis or of ectopic pregnancy).
Levonorgestrel is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic dysfunction.
Severe malabsorption syndromes, such as Crohn's disease, might impair the efficacy of Levonorgestrel.
After Levonorgestrel intake, menstrual periods are usually normal and occur at the expected date. They can sometimes occur earlier or later than expected by a few days. Women should be advised to make a medical appointment to initiate or adopt a method of regular contraception. If no withdrawal bleed occurs in the next pill-free period following the use of Levonorgestrel after regular hormonal contraception, pregnancy should be ruled out.
Repeated administration within a menstrual cycle is not advisable because of the possibility of disturbance of the cycle.
Limited and inconclusive data suggest that there may be reduced efficacy of Levonorgestrel 1.5mg tablet with increasing body weight or body mass index (BMI) (see sections 5.1 and 5.2). In all women, emergency contraception should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, regardless of the woman's body weight or BMI.
Levonorgestrel is not as effective as a conventional regular method of contraception and is suitable only as an emergency measure. Women who present for repeated courses of emergency contraception should be advised to consider long-term methods of contraception.
Use of emergency contraception does not replace the necessary precautions against sexually transmitted diseases.
This medicinal product contains lactose monohydrate. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
The metabolism of Levonorgestrel is enhanced by concomitant use of liver enzyme inducers, mainly CYP3A4 enzyme inducers. Concomitant administration of efavirenz has been found to reduce plasma levels of levonorgestrel (AUC) by around 50%.
Drugs suspected of having similar capacity to reduce plasma levels of levonorgestrel include barbiturates (including primidone), phenytoin, carbamazepine, herbal medicines containing Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort), rifampicin, ritonavir, rifabutin and griseofulvin.
For women who have used enzyme-inducing drugs in the past 4 weeks and need emergency contraception, the use of non-hormonal emergency contraception (i.e. a Cu-IUD) should be considered. Taking a double dose of levonorgestrel (i.e. 3000 mcg within 72 hours after the unprotected intercourse) is an option for women who are unable or unwilling to use a Cu-IUD, although this specific combination (a double dose of levonorgestrel during concomitant use of an enzyme inducer) has not been studied.
Medicines containing levonorgestrel may increase the risk of cyclosporin toxicity due to possible inhibition of cyclosporin metabolism.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
Levonorgestrel should not be given to pregnant women. It will not interrupt a pregnancy. In the case of continued pregnancy, limited epidemiological data indicate no adverse effects on the fetus but there are no clinical data on the potential consequences if doses greater than 1.5 mg of Levonorgestrel are taken (see section 5.3).
Breast –feeding
Levonorgestrel is secreted into breast milk. Potential exposure of an infant to levonorgestrel can be reduced if the breast-feeding woman takes the tablet immediately after feeding and avoids nursing at least 8 hours following Levonorgestrel administration.
Fertility
Levonorgestrel increases the possibility of cycle disturbances which can sometimes lead to earlier or later ovulation date. These changes can result in modified fertility date, however, there are no fertility data in the long term.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
4.8. Undesirable effects
The most commonly reported undesirable effect was nausea.
System Organ Class
MedDRA17.0
Frequency of adverse reactions
Very common (≥ 10%)
Common (≥ 1% to <10%)
Nervous system disorders
Headache
Dizziness
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
Lower abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Bleeding not related to menses*
Delay of menses more than 7 days**
Menstruation irregular
Breast tenderness
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue
* Bleeding patterns may be temporarily disturbed, but most women will have their next menstrual period within 5-7 days of the expected time.
** If the next menstrual period is more than 5 days overdue, pregnancy should be excluded.
From Post-marketing surveillance additionally, the following adverse events have been reported:
Gastrointestinal disorders
Very rare (<1/10,000): abdominal pain
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Very rare (<1/10,000): rash, urticaria, pruritus,
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Very rare (<1/10,000): pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea
General disorders and administration site conditions
Very rare (<1/10,000): face oedema
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions:
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via:
United Kingdom
Yellow Card Scheme
Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
4.9. Overdose
Serious undesirable effects have not been reported following acute ingestion of large doses of oral contraceptives. Overdose may cause nausea, and withdrawal bleeding may occur. There are no specific antidotes and treatment should be symptomatic.
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