Postinor 0.75 mg 2 tablets

Levonorgestrel tablets 0.75 mg What is levonorgestrel and what is its use: Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medicine used as a method of emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or incorrect use of contraceptive methods (for example, missing routine contraceptive doses or slipping/breaking of the condom during use) or engaging in sex without using any contraceptive method. This medicine should not be used routinely and is usually given as a backup method. Do not take levonorgestrel: • If you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients contained in this medicine. Tell your doctor about any symptoms you have experienced. • If you are pregnant. This medicine will not stop pregnancy if you are pregnant. • For regular contraception. Precautions and warnings: • Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience an allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, rash, swelling of the face or neck. • Contact your doctor if you experience lower abdominal pain after taking the levonorgestrel tablet to assess for ectopic pregnancy. • Do not take this medicine if you are currently pregnant; it will not stop pregnancy in this case. • This medicine may affect the timing of your period; contact your doctor if your period is delayed by more than a week to check for pregnancy. • This medicine does not protect you and your partner from sexually transmitted diseases or HIV (a virus that can weaken your immune system and make you susceptible to infections). Possible side effects of levonorgestrel: include irregular or increased menstrual periods, lower abdominal pain, nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue. Other medicines and levonorgestrel: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any of the following medicines: • If you are taking barbiturates (used for anxiety and seizures). • If you are taking Bosentan (used for pulmonary arterial hypertension). • If you are taking carbamazepine (used for anxiety and seizures). • If you are taking phenytoin (used for seizures). • If you are taking griseofulvin (used to treat certain fungal infections). • If you are taking oxcarbazepine (used for seizures). • If you are taking phenobarbital (used for seizures). • If you are taking rifampin (used to treat tuberculosis and other infections). • If you are taking St. John's Wort (used to treat depression). • If you are taking topiramate (usually used for seizures). • If you are taking HIV medicines. How to take levonorgestrel: Women aged 17 and older: The recommended dose is: If you are using the 1.5 mg tablet (the pack contains only one tablet): One tablet orally once within 72 hours after unprotected sex. If you are using 0.75 mg tablets (the pack contains two tablets), make sure to take one tablet followed by the second tablet 12 hours after the first, and both tablets should be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. If you vomit within two hours of taking the dose, be sure to contact your doctor to check if you need to take another dose. Post-pubertal adolescents under 17 years old: The dose is the same as above. You will need to obtain a prescription from your doctor before taking the medication. • Take the tablet with or without food. • Take the tablet with a full glass of water. • Do not chew or crush the tablets. • Take the medicine as soon as possible after unprotected sex; the medicine has been shown to be more effective when taken early. • This medicine should never be given to women after menopause or girls before puberty. How to store levonorgestrel: • Keep the medicine at a temperature between 20-25°C. • Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. • Do not use the medicine after the expiration date on the package. • Keep the medicine in its original container to avoid moisture exposure. • Do not take damaged pills. • Do not dispose of the medicine in wastewater or household waste. Product details: Product type: Tablets Brand: Postinor Quantity: 2 tablets Product model: Tablets