Plan B® Prescribers: Dosing and Administration

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The Plan B^® dosing regimen is easy to follow, consisting of only 2 tablets. The first tablet should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse, and the second tablet 12 hours later.

Since timing is so critical to efficacy, it's important to let your patients know that Plan B^® is most effective within the first 24 hours of unprotected intercourse. You should therefore encourage them to go to their nearest pharmacy as soon as possible.

Patients should be advised to contact you if they vomit within one hour of taking a Plan B^® tablet, as you will need to decide if a replacement dose is needed. As with all medications, remind your patients to call you if any other adverse reaction occurs.

Plan B^® is contraindicated for use in women with the following conditions:

Known or suspected pregnancy
Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

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Important Safety Information: Plan B^® is indicated to prevent pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. Plan B^® is contraindicated in women with known or suspected pregnancy, hypersensitivity to any component of the product. Plan B^® is not recommended for routine use as a contraceptive, because it isn't as effective. Plan B^® is not effective in terminating an existing pregnancy. Plan B^® does not protect against HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Menstrual bleeding may be heavier or lighter, earlier or later after taking Plan B^®. If menses is delayed beyond one week, the patient may be pregnant. Severe abdominal pain may signal a tubal (ectopic) pregnancy. Common side effects associated with the use of Plan B^® include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, menstrual changes, dizziness, breast tenderness, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Your patients are encouraged to report any negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.