Levonorgestrel

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Progestin derivative.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

24 h

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Hormonal contraception as a "mini pill".

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

30 μg p.o. from the 1st day of the cycle, without interruption, at the same time of day.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

If barbiturates, carbamazepine, griseofulvin, phenytoin, proxibarbital and rifampicin are taken at the same time, the contraceptive protection of the "minipill" is impaired.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Microlut, Micro30

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer