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Brand name: Mirena TM
Active ingredients: levonorgestrel
What it is used for
Contraception. Treatment of idiopathic menorrhagia. Prevention of endometrial hyperplasia during oestrogen replacement therapy.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intrauterine.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
The intrauterine drug delivery system consists of a white or almost white hormone sleeve, mounted on a T-body and covered with opaque tubing.
Food interactions
For the active ingredient levonorgestrel
- Avoid alcohol.
- Avoid excessive quantities of coffee or tea (Caffeine).
- Increase dietary intake of magnesium, folate, vitamin B6, B12, and/or consider taking a multivitamin.
- Take at the same time everyday.
- Take with food.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March 1, 2019. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient levonorgestrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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