Types of Emergency Contraception. Which birth control pills can be used for emergency contraception in the United States? In the U.S., progestin-only EC is available on the shelf without age restrictions to women and men. read more
The pill contains 1.5 milligrams of levonorgestrel, which is used in lower doses in many birth control pills. Levonorgestrel brands include Econtra EZ, My Way, Next Choice One Dose, Plan B One Step, Preventeza, and Take Action. read more
How Plan B interacts with the birth control pill. People taking birth control pills can take Plan B without any complications. If you’re taking Plan B because you skipped or missed more than two doses of your birth control pill, it’s important you resume taking it as scheduled as soon as possible. read more
In the U.S., progestin-only EC is available on the shelf without age restrictions to women and men. Look for Plan B One-Step, Take Action, Next Choice One-Dose, My Way or other generics in the family planning aisle. read more