Definition: A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE and about twice as potent as its racemic or (+-)-isomer (NORGESTREL). It is used for contraception, control of menstrual disorders, and treatment of endometriosis.
Other names l-Norgestrel; l Norgestrel; Norplant2; Norplant 2; Levonorgestrel Wyeth Brand; Levonorgestrel Paladin Brand; Levonorgestrel Hexal Brand; Levonorgestrel Berlex Brand; Levonorgestrel Alcala Brand; D Norgestrel; Wyeth Brand of Levonorgestrel; duofem; Women's Capital Brand of Levonorgestrel; Vikela; Schering Brand 3 of Levonorgestrel; Schering Brand 2 of Levonorgestrel; Schering Brand 1 of Levonorgestrel; Plan B; Paladin Brand of Levonorgestrel; Norplant-2
