Plan B
Plan B on PockDose is generic levonorgestrel in 1.5mg tablets, a single-tablet morning-after pill for use after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5mg | 8 tablets | $81.60 | $10.20 |
| 1.5mg | 12 tablets | $121.20 | $10.10 |
| 1.5mg | 18 tablets | $180.00 | $10.00 |
| 1.5mg | 24 tablets | $237.60 | $9.90 |
| 1.5mg | 30 tablets | $291.00 | $9.70 |
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Levonorgestrel
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Emergency contraception
- Therapeutic Class
- Progestin
- Pharmacological Class
- Hormonal contraceptive
- Minor Side Effects
- Nausea, Fatigue, Dizziness
- Moderate Side Effects
- Stomach cramps, Breast tenderness
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- St. John's Wort, Rifampin
What you will receive
Plan B is the originator brand name, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Plan B.
- The same active ingredient (Levonorgestrel) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Plan B strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Plan B pages list 1.5mg tablets in packs of 8, 12, 18, 24 or 30. This is generic levonorgestrel, not the original Plan B. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How is Plan B delivered to Hong Kong?
By tracked courier, in 5 to 9 business days, and you can follow the parcel online. It comes in plain packaging with nothing on the outside about what is inside. Payment happens on an encrypted page, and your card details never reach the shop's servers.
What is another name for levonorgestrel?
Plan B and Norlevo are brand names of levonorgestrel, which is also sold as Escapelle, Postinor, Take Action and Unwanted-72. Here, levonorgestrel can be bought online as generic Plan B. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long after unprotected sex can I take Plan B?
The window is 72 hours, or three days, and the sooner you take the tablet within it the better it works. Effectiveness drops as time passes, so do not leave it to the last day if you can avoid it.
Can Plan B be used as regular birth control?
No. It is meant for occasional use after sex without protection or after a method has failed. It does not protect you for the rest of the cycle, can upset your periods if used often, and does not guard against sexually transmitted infections.
Will Plan B make my period late?
It can. The next period usually comes within a week either side of its expected date and may be lighter or heavier. A period more than a week late is a reason to take a pregnancy test.
Can I take Plan B while breastfeeding?
Levonorgestrel passes into breast milk only in small amounts and is not known to harm a nursing baby. The 1.5mg Plan B tablet is a single dose rather than a course, so it is over in one go.
About Plan B
Plan B 1.5mg: the single-tablet morning-after pill
Plan B is the brand name of the levonorgestrel morning-after pill, and the tablets here are generic levonorgestrel 1.5mg, one tablet to a dose. It is emergency contraception for sex without protection, or when a method failed: a condom that split or slipped, or contraceptive pills that were missed. It is not meant as a regular method of birth control, and it does not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.
When to take it
Take the tablet as soon as possible after unprotected sex, and within 72 hours (three days). Time is the one thing that matters most, because it works best the sooner it is taken. Swallow it whole with water. If you vomit within two hours of taking it, another tablet may be needed.
Delivery to Hong Kong takes several business days, so a pack is something to have at home ahead of time, not to order after the event.
Levonorgestrel works mainly by stopping or delaying the release of an egg from the ovary. It will not end a pregnancy that has already begun, and one tablet does not cover sex later in the same cycle, so keep using your regular method or start one straight away.
After you take it
Your next period may arrive up to a week earlier or later than expected. It can also be heavier or lighter, with some spotting beforehand. If it is more than a week late, take a pregnancy test. Other effects reported are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tiredness, headache, dizziness and tender breasts.
Severe pain low in the abdomen three to five weeks after taking it needs urgent attention, because it can be a sign of a pregnancy outside the womb.
Interactions and storage
Some medicines make levonorgestrel work less well: efavirenz (an HIV medicine), rifampicin (an antibiotic), anti-seizure medicines and the herbal remedy St John's wort. Higher body weight is also linked with a weaker effect. Room temperature suits the tablet; heat and damp do not. Used or unwanted tablets should not be flushed away.
One ingredient, other products
Plan B is the emergency-contraception listing for levonorgestrel. The same hormone sits in everyday birth control pills as well, which you will find on the levonorgestrel ingredient page alongside the other women's health products.
Sources
- Levonorgestrel: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Emergency contraception - NHS — NHS