What are some Plan B brands?

Brand names include: Plan B One Step, Take Action, My Way, Option 2, Preventeza, AfterPill, My Choice, Aftera, EContra, and others. You can buy levonorgestrel morning-after pills over the counter without a prescription in most drugstores, pharmacies, and superstores.

Can Plan B be detected?

This means that, as long as you have taken the pill soon after sex, it can stop you from getting pregnant. The drugs that are in the emergency pill do not show up in standard blood tests and a doctor will not be able to tell if you have taken the emergency pill.

Is generic Plan B as effective as Plan B?

Don’t be afraid to buy the generic or store-brand versions of Plan B. The brand-name product can cost as much as $50 in some stores. The generic versions are just as effective and can save you as much as $40 in some places.

Is it legal to sell Plan B?

Plan B is approved for over-the-counter dispensation nationwide to adults 18 and over. The drug must be held behind the pharmacist’s counter and can be sold to any adult, male or female, upon age verification.

Does the Knock Off Plan B work?

Studies show that if you take emergency contraception within 72 hours of sex, you have only a 1% to 2% chance of getting pregnant. Plan B One-Step and generic levonorgestrel work best if you take them within 3 days after sex, but they may work up to 5 days after sex.

Can a pharmacist refuse to provide day after pills?

Protecting Our Human Right To Healthcare A spokesperson said that they “adhere to the GPhC guidelines which allow pharmacists to refuse to dispense medication that goes against their personal beliefs if there is adequate alternative care available for the patient.

Can a 13 year old take Plan B?

Emergency contraceptive pills, like Plan B One-Step, provide effective pregnancy prevention but females under age 17 must have a prescription to purchase them. The pills are most effective when taken promptly, so waiting for a clinic to open after the weekend can mean higher failure rates.

What do you need to know about Plan B?

Plan B is emergency contraception, a backup method to birth control. It is in the form of two levonorgestrel pills (0.75 mg in each pill) that are taken by mouth after unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel is a synthetic hormone used in birth control pills for over 35 years.

When did Plan B one step become available?

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, 1.5 mg, for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 1982 ———-INDICATIONS AND USAGE————– Plan B One-Step is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure.

How much levonorgestrel is in a Plan B tablet?

The Plan B One-Step tablet is supplied as an almost white, round tablet containing 1.5 mg of levonorgestrel and is marked G00 on one side. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Plan B One-Step is contraindicated for use in the case of known or suspected pregnancy.

When to take Plan B to prevent pregnancy?

The sooner you take it, the better it works. Plan B is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy before it starts when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.