Plan B One-Step
®
Fact Sheet
Plan B FAQs
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OB/GYN recommended
emergency contraception brand
Helps prevent pregnancy before it starts
NO ID
NO RX
Find it yourself in the family planning aisle at all
major retailers with NO Rx and NO ID required
What is Plan B One-Step®?
Plan B is emergency contraception that helps
prevent pregnancy before it starts when taken
after unprotected sex or if your birth control falls
through. It is a backup method and is not meant
to be used as a regular form of birth control.
How does Plan B work?
Plan B works by temporarily delaying ovulation.
That is, it works by stopping the release of an
egg from the ovary, so there is no egg to meet
the sperm. No egg. No fertilization. No pregnancy.
Plan B won’t protect against HIV/AIDS or other
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
When should Plan B be taken?
Plan B must be taken be taken within 72 hours
after unprotected sex or birth control failure. The
sooner it is taken, the better it works.
AT A GLANCE:
What is birth control failure?
Birth control failure includes, but is not limited to,
forgetting to take your birth control pill, a condom
breaking or falling o during sex, using an expired
condom, or not using a condom at all.
Plan B is NOT the abortion pill.
Plan B helps prevent pregnancy before it starts. It
is not an abortion pill and will not be eective if a
woman is already pregnant. Plan B will not harm
an existing pregnancy.
Can a woman continue to take her regular
birth control after taking Plan B?
Yes! Plan B does not impact the eectiveness of
any regular birth control methods. After taking
Plan B, a woman can and should resume taking
her regular birth control right away —or start one
that works for her if she doesn’t already have one.
For additional information, visit
PlanBOneStep.com. Plan B One-Step®
is a registered trademark of Foundation
Consumer Healthcare, LLC. © 2023
Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC.
Use as directed.
Plan B One-Step Fact Sheet
Will Plan B impact a woman’s ability to get
pregnant in the future?
No! Plan B will not impact a woman’s ability to get
pregnant in the future.
Is there a limit to how many times you
can take Plan B One-Step in a year? ...in a
lifetime?
Plan B emergency contraception should not
be used as a regular method of birth control.
However, if you have already used Plan B, it can
be safely used again after another instance of
unprotected sex or birth control failure. It will not
impact a woman’s future fertility.
Plan B doesn’t provide long-term protection
against future pregnancy—it works to help prevent
pregnancy after only one act of unprotected sex or
birth control failure.
What are some possible side eects of
Plan B?
Plan B is safe and eective. Some women may
experience side eects from taking Plan B but
they tend to be mild. Possible side eects include
a period that’s lighter, heavier, early, or late,
nausea, lower abdominal pain/cramps, tiredness,
headache, dizziness, breast tenderness or
vomiting.
I had another incident of unprotected
sex the day after taking Plan B. Am I still
covered?
Plan B only stays in your body for a short amount
of time. It doesn’t provide long-term protection
against future pregnancy; when taken as directed
it works to help prevent pregnancy after only
one incident of unprotected sex. If you are
sexually active, even occasionally, see your
healthcare professional or visit a family planning
center/clinic to find a regular method of birth
control that suits you.
Who can purchase Plan B?
Any person, regardless of gender or age can
purchase Plan B. No prescription or ID is required,
and there is no age restriction for purchase.
Where can I buy Plan B?
Plan B is available for in-store shopping, same day
delivery, curbside pickup, and standard shipping via
major retailers in the US, including CVS, Walgreens,
Rite Aid, Walmart and Target. Shopping in-store? You
can find Plan B yourself in the family planning aisle—
no prescription, no ID, no age requirement. You can
find a retailer near you at planbonestep.com.
Does Plan B expire?
Plan B typically has a shelf life of four years when
stored as directed. Women should always check
the expiration date on the outside of the box prior
to taking Plan B.