Emcon 11.5mg
Tablet
Renata Limited
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Emcon 1. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE Emcon 1 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 Emcon 1 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 Emcon 1 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 Emcon 1 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Emcon 1 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Emcon 1 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 Emcon 1
- Emergency contraception
Side effects of Emcon 1
- Anxiety
- Bloating
- Depression
- Edema (swelling)
- Irritation
- Muscle pain
How to use Emcon 1
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. Emcon 1 may be taken with ... View More
How Emcon 1 works
Emcon 1 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
- Emcon 1 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 Emcon 1 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.
Alternative brand for Emcon 1
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