Plan B® One-Step Consumer: What Is Plan B® One-Step?

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Plan B^® One-Step is an emergency contraceptive, available in just one pill. It can help prevent a pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. When taken as directed— within 72 hours (3 days) after contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse—approximately seven out of eight women who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant after taking Plan B^® One-Step. But the sooner you take it, the more effective it will be.
Plan B^® One-Step is safe and effective. Plan B^® One-Step is FDA-approved and contains levonorgestrel, the same ingredient found in many birth control pills. The difference is that Plan B^® One-Step requires just one pill which uses a larger dose of levonorgestrel than a single birth control pill. And, unlike many birth control pills, Plan B^® One-Step doesn’t contain any estrogen, only progestin.

Plan B^® One-Step isn’t RU-486 (the abortion pill); it won’t work if you’re already pregnant, and it won’t affect an existing pregnancy.
Plan B^® One-Step isn’t regular birth control and should not be used that way. Plan B^® One-Step is not as effective as other methods of birth control used consistently and correctly. It’s important to have another reliable source of birth control that’s right for you. Plan B^® One-Step won’t protect you from HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) or any other sexually transmitted disease (STD).

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Important Safety Information:
Plan B^® One-Step is intended to prevent pregnancy after known or suspected contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse.

Plan B^® One-Step isn't effective if you're already pregnant, and it won't terminate an existing pregnancy. Plan B^® One-Step does not protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, and dizziness. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant. You should not take Plan B^® One-Step if you are already pregnant. Plan B^® One-Step should not be used as a routine birth control, as it is not as effective. If you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical help. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA at fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Click here for full product information.

Plan B^® One-Step is a registered trademark of Woman's Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

For more information about Plan B^® One-Step, call 1-800-330-1271

Available without a prescription for consumers 17 or older.
If you’re under 17, you’ll need a prescription.

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Please call your pharmacy ahead of time to ensure Plan B^® One-Step is in stock.