EC Pill1.5mg
Tablet
Techno Drugs LTD.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with EC Pill. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE EC Pill is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effe... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED EC Pill is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Non... View More |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether EC Pill alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and rea... View More |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of EC Pill in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of EC Pill in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
EC Pill is an emergency birth control pill. It provides a safe and effective way to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contracepti... View More
Uses of EC Pill
- Emergency contraception
Side effects of EC Pill
- Anxiety
- Bloating
- Depression
- Edema (swelling)
- Irritation
- Muscle pain
How to use EC Pill
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. EC Pill may be taken with ... View More
How EC Pill works
EC Pill is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, or preventing fert... View More
- EC Pill is a single tablet and you only have to take 1 dose for it to work.
- Take it as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
- Notify your doctor if you vomit within 2-3 hours of taking this medicine.
- It is not as effective as regular methods of contraception and should be used only as an emergency measure.
- Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take EC Pill as there is a 5-10% chance that it may not have worked.
Indication
Contraception, Emergency contraception, Menopausal hormone replacement therapy, Menorrhagia,
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Emergency contraception Adult: 1.5 mg as soon as possible or within 72 hr of coitus. Alternatively, 750 mcg as soon as possible or within 72 hr... View More
Contraindication
Pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe arterial disease; liver adenoma, porphyria; after recent evacuation of hydatidiform mole; history of bre... View More
Mode of Action
Levonorgestrel, a nortestosterone derivative, is an active isomer of norgestrel. It is a potent inhibitor of ovulation and has androgenic activity.
Precaution
Sex-steroid dependent cancer, past ectopic pregnancy, malabsorption syndromes, functional ovarian cysts, active liver disease, recurrent cholestatic jau... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (12%),Acne (15%),Ovarian cysts (13%),Enlarged follicles (12%),Amenorrhea (1-12%),Abdominal pain (12%),Uterine/vaginal bleeding alteration... View More
Interaction
Reduced efficacy with enzyme-inducing drugs; aminoglutethimide. May inhibit ciclosporin metabolism.
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More