Mirena Dosage
Generic name: levonorgestrel intrauterine system
Drug classes: Contraceptives, Progestins
Recommended Adult Dosing
Dosage forms: IUD: 52 mg
Restricted Distribution in US
Contraception
- [1 IUD q8y]
- Start: w/in 7 days of menses onset, immed. after 1st trimester abortion or miscarriage, immed. postpartum or after 2nd trimester abortion or miscarriage after placenta removal, or >6wk postpartum or after 2nd trimester abortion or miscarriage after complete uterus involution; Info: refer to pkg insert if switching from another contraceptive
Heavy menstrual bleeding
- [1 IUD q5y]
- Start: w/in 7 days of menses onset, immed. after 1st trimester abortion or miscarriage, immed. postpartum or after 2nd trimester abortion or miscarriage after placenta removal, or >6wk postpartum or after 2nd trimester abortion or miscarriage after complete uterus involution
Renal dosing
- [not defined]
- renal impairment: not defined
- HD/PD: not defined
Hepatic dosing
- active hepatic dz: contraindicated
SRC: NLM .