Emily LNG IUS
Description: Emily is the name under which HLL Lifecare Limited markets a LNG IUS in India. It consists of a M-shaped polyethylene frame with a steroid reservoir containing 52 mg levonorgestrel held within an inserter tube. Also marketed for treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.
Product Details
Duration: 5 years
Regimen:
Dose: 20 µg per day
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API):
Inactive material: silicone rubber, LDPE plastic frame
Status Details
Developer: ,
Began discovery in: 2006
Status Details: - Approved in India in 2011
- Introduced for use in 2012.
- Being registered in several countries outside of India
- Approved in India in 2011
- Introduced for use in 2012.
- Being registered in several countries outside of India
Additional Information
References: Product website: http://www.emily.org.in/#about
Gopimohan R, et al. (2015) A clinical study assessing the efficacy of a new variant of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system for abnormal uterine bleeding. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 129(2):114-7.
Product website: http://www.emily.org.in/#about
Gopimohan R, et al. (2015) A clinical study assessing the efficacy of a new variant of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system for abnormal uterine bleeding. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 129(2):114-7.