Take Action 1.5 mg/1

levonorgestrel · TABLET · Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC

No Recall History

Plain English

Take Action is a tablet containing levonorgestrel at 1.5 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC.

Key Facts

Brand Name: Take Action
Generic Name: levonorgestrel
NDC Code (Product): 69536-200
Manufacturer: Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC
Strength: 1.5 mg/1
Dosage Form: TABLET
Route: ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #: NDA021998
Drug Class: Progestin [EPC]; Progestin-containing Intrauterine System [EPC]
Marketing Start: 05/10/2018

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

vaginal haemorrhage853 reports

nausea589 reports

drug ineffective526 reports

dysmenorrhoea475 reports

menstruation irregular463 reports

menstruation delayed402 reports

vomiting401 reports

headache376 reports

fatigue286 reports

dizziness273 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

Dosage & Administration

Directions take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it the better it will work. if you vomit within 2 hours after taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose

Warnings

Warnings Allergy alert Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs Do not use if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) for regular birth control Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel. When using this product you may have menstrual changes tiredness breast pain nausea headache vomiting lower stomach (abdominal) pain dizziness Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Take Action used for?

Take Action contains levonorgestrel. It is a tablet taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Take Action a controlled substance?

Take Action is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Take Action?

The generic name for Take Action is levonorgestrel. There are 12 other brand versions of levonorgestrel.

What is the NDC code for Take Action 1.5 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Take Action 1.5 mg/1 is 69536-200, listed by Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC.

Product NDC

69536-200

Package NDC

69536-200-88

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