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

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.

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