Post 72 1.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Orange Biotech Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Levonorgestrel (1.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Post 72 1.5mg Tablet is an effective emergency contraceptive option used by women to avoid an unintended or unwanted pregnancy.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Post 72 1.5mg Tablet is an effective emergency contraceptive option used by women to avoid an unintended or unwanted pregnancy. It is usually used after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure (where the contraceptive method was broken/slipped/missed). It must not be used as a regular contraceptive method.
Directions for Use
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. Post 72 1.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Post 72 1.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Post 72 1.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Nonhormonal contraceptives is preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
Pregnancy Warning
Post 72 1.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
How it works
Post 72 1.5mg Tablet is a progestin-only levonorgestrel-containing emergency contraceptive pill. It works primarily by preventing or delaying the release of an egg from the ovary (a process known as ovulation). Hence the sooner it is taken the better.
Quick Tips
If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Post 72 1.5mg Tablet, you will need to take it again as the medication may not be absorbed by your body. If you continue to vomit, consult a doctor immediately for advice. It must not be used as a regular method of contraception and should only be used in case of an emergency. If your period is delayed by more than a week, take a pregnancy test.
