Levonorgestrel
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Women's Health & Hormones treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally 1 tablet daily at the same time every day for 21 consecutive days, followed by a 7-day pill-free interval (or taking inert reminder tablets). Start on Day 1 of menstrual bleeding. If vomiting occurs within 3-4 hours of taking a pill, take another tablet.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Nausea, vomiting, breakthrough bleeding/spotting in early cycles, breast enlargement/tenderness, mild headache, and weight change. Rare/Severe: Venous thromboembolism (DVT, pulmonary embolism), thrombotic stroke, hypertension, cholestatic jaundice, and depression.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in women >=35 years who smoke, history of thromboembolic disease, coronary artery disease, uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes with vascular complications, migraines with focal neurological aura, breast or genital malignancies, and severe hepatic impairment.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Levonorgestrel
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Ethinylestradiol 0.05mg + Levonorgestrel 0.25mg Tablets
Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel Tablets IP is a second-generation low-dose Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) pill on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It synergistically suppresses the mid-cycle LH surge to inhibit ovulation, renders cervical mucus hostile to sperm migration, and alters the endometrium. Second-generation levonorgestrel combinations demonstrate the lowest epidemiological relative risk of venous thromboembolism among combined oral contraceptives. Indicated for prevention of pregnancy, cycle regulation, and treatment of dysmenorrhea.
Ethinylestradiol 0.03mg + Levonorgestrel 0.15mg Tablets
Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel Tablets IP is a second-generation low-dose Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) pill on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It synergistically suppresses the mid-cycle LH surge to inhibit ovulation, renders cervical mucus hostile to sperm migration, and alters the endometrium. Second-generation levonorgestrel combinations demonstrate the lowest epidemiological relative risk of venous thromboembolism among combined oral contraceptives. Indicated for prevention of pregnancy, cycle regulation, and treatment of dysmenorrhea.
Levonorgestrel Tablet 1.5 mg
Levonorgestrel Tablet IP 1.5 mg is a synthetic second-generation progestogen emergency contraceptive on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. When administered during the pre-ovulatory phase, it prevents or delays the LH surge and subsequent follicular rupture/ovulation; it also impairs sperm motility and thickens cervical mucus. Indicated as an emergency post-coital contraceptive within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sexual intercourse or known contraceptive failure (e.g. condom breakage, missed pills). It is NOT an abortifacient and will not terminate an established pregnancy.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Levonorgestrel.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethinylestradiol 0.05mg + Levonorgestrel 0.25mg Tablets | 21's | ₹30.00 | DUOLUTON | ₹338.43 | 91% Save |
| Ethinylestradiol 0.03mg + Levonorgestrel 0.15mg Tablets | 21's | ₹35.00 | OVRAL, NOGESTOL, UNWANTED, SUVIDA, FLORINA | ₹63.12 | 45% Save |
| Levonorgestrel Tablet 1.5 mg | 1's in Monopack | ₹20.00 | CHOICE 72 | ₹0.94 | N/A |
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