Will it work?

Provided you follow the instructions, Levonelle One Step is 95% effective within 24 hours of having unprotected sex, 85% effective between 25 — 48 hours and 58% between 49 — 72 hours. There is 1 tablet in the pack, which its important to take as quickly as possible.

After taking Levonelle One Step®, most women will have a normal period at the time they expect but sometimes, your period might come earlier or later than usual. It can also be lighter or heavier than usual. Or, you could have some 'spotting' until your next period. You can read about the side effects that some women experience in Are there any side effects?

Levonelle One Step® is not 100% effective and will not prevent pregnancy in every woman.

If the emergency contraceptive pill fails and you do become pregnant, do not take Levonelle One Step® again. Levonelle One Step® does not work if you are already pregnant. If you need further advice, go to your doctor or family planning clinic as soon as possible.