Nirvoy 1.5 mg (Tablet)
1 tablet pack: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levonorgestrel |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Nirvoy Emergency Contraceptive Tablet
Categories
- Emergency Contraception
- Oral Contraceptive
Description
- Emergency contraceptive pill for women
- Effective within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse
- Not to be used as a regular birth control pill
- Active substance: Levonorgestrel
Composition
- 1.5 mg of Levonorgestrel in a round white tablet
- 0.75 mg of Levonorgestrel in two round white tablets per pack
Indications
- Prevents fertilization in case of unprotected intercourse
- Recommended to be used within 12-72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse
- Suitable for specific scenarios listed in the product information
Mode of Action
- Suppresses gonadotropins, inhibiting ovulation
- Binds to progesterone and androgen receptors
- Slows the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
- Inhibits the rupture of follicles and viable egg release from the ovaries
Dosage
- 1.5 mg tablet: Take one tablet within 12-72 hours of intercourse
- 0.75 mg tablet: Take the first tablet within 72 hours and the second after 12 hours
- Use of local contraceptive means recommended after emergency contraception
Administration
- Oral use
- Tablet should be taken with a glass of water
Interactions
- Interactions with specific anticonvulsant agents and other medications outlined in the product information
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Levonorgestrel or any of the excipients
Side Effects
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness, fatigue, headache
- Abdominal pain
- Feeling of breast tenderness
- Bleeding after taking the medicine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not indicated in case of pre-existing pregnancy
- Can be secreted into breast milk, precautions advised for breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Emergency use only, not a regular contraceptive
- Check for pregnancy after abnormal bleeding or menstrual delay
- Does not replace precautions against sexually transmitted diseases
Overdose Effects
- No acute toxicity demonstrated with multiple doses
- Efficacy not guaranteed if dose is missed
Therapeutic Class
- Emergency Contraceptive Pill
- Oral Contraceptive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Do not exceed expiry date
- Keep in outer carton, away from children
- Store in cool dry conditions below 30°C