What is EContra One-Step?

EContra One-Step is an emergency contraceptive that helps prevent pregnancy after regular birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control.

How does EContra One-Step work?

EContra One-Step is one tablet with levonorgestrel, a hormone that has been used in many birth control pills for several decades. EContra One-Step contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills but works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy.

When should I use EContra One-Step?:

You should use EContra One-Step within 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected intercourse. EContra One-Step can be used as a backup or emergency method of birth control if your regular birth control failed, was used incorrectly, or if you did not use any birth control method.

What EContra One-Step is NOT:

EContra One-Step will not work if you are already pregnant and will not terminate an existing pregnancy. EContra One-Step does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other (STDs).

Who should not use EContra One-Step?

EContra One-Step should not be used as a regular birth control method; it is a backup method for preventing pregnancy. EContra One-Step should not be used if you are already pregnant; it will not terminate a pregnancy that has already begun.

Is it safe?

When used as directed, EContra One-Step is safe and effective. EContra One-Step should not be used if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in EContra One-Step.