Norix 1 1.5 mg (Tablet)

Indications

• Preventing fertilization in case of unprotected intercourse
• Use within 12 hours of unprotected intercourse for best results
• Must be used no later than 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse
• Suitable for cases of unprotected intercourse, forgotten contraceptive pills, condom breakage, fear of intrauterine device expulsion, and others

Composition

• 1.5 mg tablet contains 1.5 mg of levonorgestrel
• 0.75 mg tablet contains 0.75 mg of levonorgestrel
• Each pack contains round white tablets

Description

• Emergency contraceptive for women
• Should be used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse
• Not a regular birth control pill
• Also known as Post Coital Pill and Morning After Pill
• Contains active substance Norix 1
• Information about the menstrual cycle and contraception
• Aims to prevent ovulation, fertilization, and implantation

Pharmacology

• Levonorgestrel suppresses gonadotropins and inhibits ovulation
• Binds to progesterone and androgen receptors
• Slows the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

Dosage

• 1.5 mg tablet: intake of one tablet within 72 hours of intercourse
• 0.75 mg tablet: first tablet within 72 hours and second tablet after 12 hours
• Use a local contraceptive mean until the next menstrual period
• Does not contraindicate continuation of regular hormonal contraception

Administration

• Oral use
• Take with a glass of water

Interaction

• Simultaneous administration with certain anticonvulsant agents can reduce effectiveness

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to levonorgestrel or any excipients

Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, headache
• Abdominal pain, breast tenderness, bleeding

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Not indicated in case of pre-existing pregnancy
• No adverse effects on fetus malformation indicated
• Levonorgestrel secreted into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

• Must be used exceptionally and not as a regular intake
• Check for absence of pregnancy if abnormal bleeding occurs
• Not recommended in cases of ectopic pregnancy or severe digestive disease

Overdose Effects

• No acute toxicity demonstrated with multiple doses

Therapeutic Class

• Emergency Contraceptive Pill, Oral Contraceptive preparations

Storage Conditions

• Do not exceed expiry date
• Keep away from children
• Store in cool dry conditions below 30°C

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