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What is Levonelle One Step®?
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I need emergency contraception

Levonelle One Step® is less likely to work if...

  • You have unprotected sex again after taking Levonelle One Step®  
  • You have already had unprotected sex earlier in your menstrual cycle
  • You vomit within 3 hours of taking Levonelle One Step®. (Being Sick)
  • You were already pregnant when you took Levonelle One Step®
  • Another medication that you are taking may have reduced the effectiveness of Levonelle One Step® (e.g. certain anti-epileptic drugs and tuberculosis treatments)
  • You have a medical condition that stops Levonelle One Step® being absorbed properly, such as Crohn's disease
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