{"id":21011,"date":"2022-04-25T14:31:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T14:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21011"},"modified":"2023-02-25T08:40:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T08:40:00","slug":"postinor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/postinor\/","title":{"rendered":"Postinor &#8211; Levonorgestrel Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Postinor 1.5 mg&nbsp;Tablet of Levonorgestrel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Postinor And What Postinor Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postinor is an\u00a0emergency\u00a0contraceptive\u00a0pill\u00a0that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected intercourse or if a used contraceptive method has failed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be used on the following occasions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>No contraceptive was used during intercourse.<\/li><li>The contraceptive was used incorrectly, e.g.,\u00a0if a condom broke, slipped off, or was used incorrectly if a\u00a0diaphragm\u00a0changed position, ruptured, broke, or was removed prematurely if concerns about the failure of interrupted intercourse (e.g., ejaculation in the vagina or on external genitalia).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Postinor contains a synthetic hormone-like active substance called levonorgestrel.\u00a0It prevents about 85% of expected pregnancies when the tablet is taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected intercourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postinor does not prevent a pregnancy every time, but the tablet is more effective the earlier after unprotected intercourse it is taken.\u00a0It is better to take it within 12 hours than to wait until the third day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Postinor is assumed to operate by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prevent ovulation<\/li><li>Prevent the sperm from fertilizing an egg that has already been released.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Postinor can only prevent you from getting pregnant if you take it within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.\u00a0It does not work if you are already pregnant.\u00a0Suppose you have had unprotected intercourse after taking this medicine (even if it happens within the same menstrual cycle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that case, the tablet does not have a preventive effect, and there is a risk that you will become pregnant again. Postinor is not intended for use before the first menstrual period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Taking Postinor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Postinor:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the following apply to you, tell your doctor before taking this medicine, as emergency\u00a0contraceptive pills\u00a0may not suit you.\u00a0Your doctor may\u00a0prescribe\u00a0another type of\u00a0emergency\u00a0contraceptive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Ask your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant<\/b>.\u00a0This medicine does not work if you are already pregnant.\u00a0If you are already pregnant, Postinor can not terminate an ongoing pregnancy.\u00a0Postinor is thus not an &#8220;abortion pill.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may already be pregnant if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your period is more than 5 days delayed, or abnormal bleeding occurs at the expected time of the next period<\/li><li>You have had unprotected intercourse more than 72 hours before and since your last menstrual period.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Postinor should not be used if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have an intestinal disease (e.g.,\u00a0Crohn&#8217;s disease\u00a0) that inhibits the absorption of the drug<\/li><li>You have severe liver problems<\/li><li>You have previously had an ectopic pregnancy (where the fetus develops outside the womb)<\/li><li>You have had ovarian inflammation (salpingitis).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous ectopic pregnancy or fallopian tube inflammation increases the risk of a new ectopic pregnancy. Acute\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0birth control pills\u00a0should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse.\u00a0This applies to all women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is some evidence that the effect of this medicine may decrease with increasing body weight or body mass index (\u00a0BMI\u00a0), but these data are limited and incomplete.\u00a0Therefore, regardless of weight and BMI, Postinor is still recommended for all women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any thoughts about any problems related to using\u00a0emergency\u00a0contraceptive\u00a0pills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is not intended for use before the first menstrual period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are worried about sexually transmitted diseases<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you did not use a condom (or if it broke or slipped) during intercourse, you may have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease&nbsp;or&nbsp;HIV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Postinor does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases; only condoms can do that.\u00a0Ask your doctor, nurse, contraceptive clinic, or pharmacist if you have any further questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Postinor:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take other medicines. Some medicines can stop Postinor from working effectively.\u00a0If you have been taking any of the medicines below for the past 4 weeks, this medicine may be less suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may\u00a0prescribe\u00a0another type of (non-hormonal)\u00a0emergency\u00a0contraceptive, i.e., copper coil.\u00a0If this is not an option for you or if you do not have the opportunity to see a doctor immediately, you can take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0of this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Barbiturates\u00a0and other antiepileptic medicines\u00a0(e.g., primidone,\u00a0phenytoin,\u00a0and\u00a0carbamazepine)<\/li><li>Drugs against\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0(e.g., rifampicin, rifabutin)<\/li><li>Treatment of\u00a0HIV\u00a0(ritonavir, efavirenz)<\/li><li>Medicines for fungal infections (griseofulvin)<\/li><li>(Traditional) herbal medicines containing\u00a0St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0(Hypericum perforatum).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need further advice on the right\u00a0dose. After taking the tablets, consult your doctor as soon as possible for further advice on reliable, common contraceptives and to rule out pregnancy.\u00a0(See section 3, &#8220;How to take Postinor,&#8221; for further advice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Postinor may also affect the effectiveness of other medicines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A drug called cyclosporin (which suppresses the immune system).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Often Can Postinor Be Taken?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine should only be used as an emergency measure and not as a regular method of contraception.\u00a0If this medicine is used more than once during a menstrual cycle, it becomes less reliable and will likely disrupt the menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Postinor dose does not work as well as regular contraceptive methods.\u00a0You can get information from a doctor, reception nurse, or contraceptive clinic about long-term contraceptive methods that prevent pregnancy more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take this medicine if you are already pregnant.\u00a0If you become pregnant even though you have taken this medicine, you must consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no evidence that this medicine harms a fetus if Postinor is used as directed.\u00a0Despite this, the doctor may want to rule out an ectopic pregnancy (where the fetus develops outside the uterus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is especially important if you get severe stomach <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/otitis\/\">pain<\/a> after taking this medicine or if you have previously had an ectopic pregnancy,\u00a0surgery\u00a0on the fallopian tubes, or inflammatory conditions in the pelvis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Breast-feeding<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in this medicine passes into breast milk.\u00a0Therefore, it is recommended that you take the tablet immediately after a breastfeeding session and then avoid breastfeeding for at least 8 hours thereafter.\u00a0Pump out the milk with a breast pump for 8 hours after taking the tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this way, you take the tablet well before the next breastfeeding session and reduce the amount of active substance that can be transferred to the baby via breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fertility<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Postinor dose increase the risk of disorders in the menstrual cycle, which can sometimes lead to earlier or later ovulation dates and thus change the fertile days.\u00a0There are no long-term data on\u00a0fertility, but after treatment with this medicine, a rapid return to\u00a0fertility\u00a0is expected.\u00a0Therefore, the usual method of contraception should be resumed or initiated as soon as possible after using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Postinor is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;However, avoid driving or using machines if you feel tired or dizzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postinor Contains Lactose:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are intolerant to <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/lactose-intolerance\/\">lactose<\/a> (\u00a0lactose\u00a0), you should know that each Postinor\u00a0pill\u00a0contains 142.5 mg\u00a0of lactose.\u00a0If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Postinor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Take the tablet as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected intercourse.&nbsp;Do not delay ingestion of the tablet.&nbsp;The tablet works better the faster you take it after unprotected intercourse.&nbsp;It can only prevent a pregnancy if you take it within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Postinor can be taken any time during the menstrual cycle, provided you are not already pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant.\u00a0Do not chew the tablet but swallow it whole with water.<\/li><li>If you are taking any medicine that may prevent Postinor from working properly (see section \u201cOther medicines and Postinor\u201d above) or if you have used any of these medicines in the last 4 weeks, Postinor may be less effective.\u00a0Your doctor may\u00a0prescribe\u00a0another type of (non-hormonal)\u00a0emergency\u00a0contraceptive, i.e., copper coil.\u00a0If this is not an option for you or you do not have the opportunity to see a doctor immediately, you can take a double dose of Postinor (i.e., 2 tablets simultaneously).<\/li><li>If you already use a common method of contraception, e.g.,\u00a0birth control pills, you can continue to take these at the usual time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have had unprotected intercourse after taking Postinor (even if it happens within the same menstrual cycle), the tablet does not give the same preventive effect and you are at risk of becoming pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Vomit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you vomit within 3 hours of taking the tablet, take a new tablet immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">After taking Postinor<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to have intercourse after taking Postinor and do not use\u00a0birth control pills, you should use condoms or\u00a0pessaries\u00a0combined with spermicides until your next period.\u00a0The reason for this is that this medicine does not work if you have unprotected intercourse again before you have your next period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After taking Postinor, you should make an appointment with a doctor about three weeks later to check that Postinor has worked.\u00a0If your period is more than 5 days late, or if it is unusually light or unusually abundant, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you become pregnant even though you have taken this medicine, you must consult a doctor. You can get information from your doctor about long-term contraceptive methods that prevent pregnancy more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you continue to use a regular hormonal contraceptive such as&nbsp;birth control pills&nbsp;and you do not get any bleeding during the break, you should see a doctor check that you are not pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Your next period after taking Postinor<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After taking Postinor, menstruation is usually normal and starts when it should, but sometimes it can come a few days too late or too early.&nbsp;If your period is more than 5 days late, if abnormal bleeding occurs at the expected time of your period, or if pregnancy is suspected, you should have a pregnancy test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Postinor Rhan, You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no reports of serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0in women who have taken too many\u00a0pills\u00a0at one time.\u00a0If you have taken several tablets at once, you may experience the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Vaginal bleeding<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your pharmacist, doctor, receptionist, or contraceptive clinic for advice if you are worried, especially if you vomit because the pill may not have worked properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about using this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Side Effects Of postinor:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Irregular bleeding before the next period<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">Pain<\/a> in the lower abdomen<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">Fatigue<\/a><\/li><li>Headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common\u00a0postinor side effects\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vomiting.\u00a0If you vomit, read the section &#8220;What to do if you vomit.&#8221;<\/li><li>Menstruation may be different.\u00a0Most women have a normal menstrual period at the expected time, but some menstruate later or earlier than normal.\u00a0You may also have irregular bleeding or spotting before the next period.\u00a0If your period is more than 5 days late, or if it is unusually light or unusually abundant, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.<\/li><li>You may get chest tightness, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">diarrhea<\/a>, or dizziness after taking this medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Swelling of the face<\/li><li>Pelvic pain<\/li><li>Painful menstruation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Postinor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date on the carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Store in the original package.\u00a0Sensitive to light.<\/li><li>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is levonorgestrel.\u00a0Each tablet contains 1.5 mg of levonorgestrel.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<ul><li>Potato starch<\/li><li>Corn starch<\/li><li>Silica (\u00a0colloidal, anhydrous)<\/li><li>Magnesium stearate<\/li><li>Talc<\/li><li>Lactose monohydrate<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tablet: Almost white, flat tablet with an edge, about 8 mm in size, and embossed with the text &#8220;G00&#8221; on one side.<\/li><li>Packaging: a tablet in PVC \/\/ aluminum blister in a box.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gedeon Richter Plc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gy\u00f6mr\u0151i \u00fat 19-21, 1103 Budapest, Hungary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austria: Postinor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium: Postinor 1500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Czech Republic: Escapelle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France: Levonorgestrel Biogaran<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany: Postinor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece: Postinor 1500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland: Postinor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland: Ramona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy: Escapelle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lithuania: Escapelle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luxembourg: Postinor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands: Postinor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norway: Postinor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poland: Escapelle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal: Postinor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain: Postinor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweden: Postinor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United Kingdom: Levonelle 1500<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Postinor is used to prevent pregnancy. 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