Ethinyl Estradiol And Levonorgestrel (EC)


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What is the most important information I should know about ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC)?


Pronunciation: ETH ih nill ess tra DYE all and lee voe nor JESS trell
Brand: Preven EC, Seasonique

The first dose of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC) must be taken as soon as possible and within 72 hours of having unprotected sex, and the second dose 12 hours following the first, to be effective.

Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC) does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS.

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Last updated: June 28, 2006

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