Patient Information for Her Style
HER STYLE™ (levonorgestrel Tablet) 1.5 mg
Emergency Contraceptive
One Tablet. One Dose.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHAT IS HER STYLE™?
Her Style™ is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control.
WHAT HER STYLE™ IS NOT.
Her Style™ will not work if you are already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy. Her Style™ will not protect you from HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
WHEN SHOULD I USE HER STYLE™?
The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use Her Style™ within 72 hour s (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex. Her Style™ is a backup or emergency method of birth control you can use when:
- your regular birth control was used incorrectly or failed
- you did not use any birth control method
WHEN NOT TO USE HER STYLE™
Her Style™ should not be used:
- •as a regular birth control method, because it's not as effective as regular birth control.
- •if you are already pregnant, because it will not work.
- •if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in Her Style™.
WHEN SHOULD I TALK TO A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST?
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 Her Style™ and increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe another form of emergency contraception that may not be affected by these medications.
HOW DOES HER STYLE™ WORK?
Her Style™ is one tablet with levonorgestrel, a hormone that has been used in many birth control pills for several decades. Her Style™ contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills, but works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary. It is possible that Her Style™ may also work by preventing fertilization of an egg (the uniting of sperm with the egg) or by preventing attachment (implantation) to the uterus (womb).
HOW CAN I GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM HER STYLE™?
You have 72 hours (3 days) to try to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. The sooner you take Her Style™, the better it works.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS HER STYLE™?
If Her Style™ is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will get pregnant. About 7 out of every 8 women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant.
HOW WILL I KNOW HER STYLE™ WORKED?
You will know Her Style™ has been effective when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time, or within a week of the expected time. If your period is delayed beyond 1 week, it is possible you may be pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test and follow up with your healthcare professional.
WILL I EXPERIENCE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
- some women may have changes in their period, such as a period that is heavier or lighter or a period that is early or late. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant.
- if you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical attention.
- when used as directed, Her Style™ is safe and effective.
- Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness
- if you vomit within 2 hours of taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose.
WHAT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HER STYLE™?
If you have questions or need more information, call our toll-free number, 1-877-748-1970.
OTHER INFORMATION
Keep out of reach of children:
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
Do not use if the blister seal is opened.
Store at room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Active ingredient: levonorgestrel 1.5 mg
Inactive ingredients: magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, pregelatinized starch, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, talc, macrogol/PEG, lecithin (soya), FD&C red#40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow#6 aluminum lake, FD&C blue#1 aluminum lake.
If you are sexually active, you should see a healthcare provider for routine checkups. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about, and if necessary, test you for sexually transmitted diseases, teach you about effective methods of routine birth control, and answer any other questions you may have.