Levoplant Description

Levonorgestrel (Levoplant) is used for the prevention of pregnancy (contraception). The implants consist of two thin, flexible rods made of a rubber-like material, that are inserted by a minor surgical procedure just beneath the skin on the inside of the upper arm.
The implants slowly release a small amount of the hormone levonorgestrel, which is one of the active ingredients in many oral contraceptives. Levonorgestrel (Levoplant) is long-acting and are effective for up to three years. Immediately after insertion, low doses of the hormone start to be released continuously into the body.
Levonorgestrel (Levoplant) work by a combination of factors. The most important of these are prevention of regular egg release and thickening of the cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to reach the egg.
Formulation: The active substance is levonorgestrel. Each implant contains 75 mg levonorgestrel.
The other ingredients are: Medical additive methyl-vinyl silicone rubber (LS-4100), White carbon black, Refined methyl hydrogen silicone oil, Platinum chloride complex compound, Medical additive methyl-vinyl silicone rubber (LS-4150), and SDG-A(M). The set contains two flexible, sealed, white or off-white rod-like implants, about 44 mm in length and 2.4 mm in diameter.
Each rod containing 75 mg of levonorgestrel, for a total of 150 mg.