Postinor 0.75 mg 2 Tablets

Description

Postinor 0.75 mg tablets are used as emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy during unprotected intercourse, improper use of birth control, or sex without using any birth control technique. Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication used as emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, incorrect use of contraception (eg, missing routine birth control doses or condom slipping/breaking while using it), or sex without using any form of contraception. This medication should not be used routinely and is usually given as a backup method. How to use Women aged 17 years or older: The recommended dose is: If you are using the 1.5 mg tablet (the pack contains only one tablet): One tablet by mouth once within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. If you are using the 0.75 mg tablets (the pack contains two tablets), make sure you take one tablet followed by the second tablet 12 hours after taking the first tablet, and both tablets should be taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. If you vomit within two hours of taking the dose, be sure to contact your doctor to check if you should take another dose. Postpubertal adolescent girls aged under 17 years: The dose is the same as above. You will need to ask your doctor for a prescription before taking the medicine. • 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 most effective when taken early. Warnings and precautions Emergency contraceptive and should only be used in emergency situations, such as failure of your regular contraceptive method or forgetting to take your regular contraceptive pill. Not recommended for frequent use as a permanent method of contraception, as repeated use may reduce its effectiveness and lead to menstrual irregularities. If you are pregnant, you should not use Postinor as it is not effective during pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding, it is preferable to consult a doctor, as some of the active ingredient may be secreted into breast milk. You should consult your doctor if you have liver problems, a history of ectopic pregnancy, bowel disease or digestive disorders. Using Postinor may cause temporary changes in your menstrual cycle, such as bringing it forward or delaying it or changing the amount of bleeding. Postinor does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Side Effects Nauseous or vomit after taking the pills. Feeling tired or fatigued Headache may occur after taking the pill. Dizzy or lightheaded. Mild pain or discomfort in the abdominal area. Menstruation may be delayed or advanced, or the intensity of bleeding may change. Breast tenderness or pain may occur. Light vaginal bleeding may occur after use. Storage Information Store at room temperature below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date Drug Interactions Anticonvulsant medications: Such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital, which may reduce the effectiveness of Postinor due to their effect on liver enzymes. Anti-tuberculosis drugs: Such as rifampicin and rifabutin, which may also reduce the effectiveness of Postinor. Antifungal medications: Such as griseofulvin, which may affect the effectiveness of Postinor. Antiviral drugs: Such as some medications used to treat HIV, such as nevirapine, efavirenz, and some medications that induce liver enzymes. Herbal medicines: St. John's Wort, which is used to treat depression, can reduce the effect of Postinor. Some antibiotics: Such as tetracycline and amoxicillin, may interfere with the effectiveness of the drug.