Emcon 1 1.5 mg (Tablet)

1 tablet pack: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Levonorgestrel
Company Renata limited

Form

  • Tablet

Dosage

  • 1.5 mg
  • 0.75 mg

Composition

  • 1.5 mg levonorgestrel
  • 0.75 mg levonorgestrel

Color Options

  • White

Indications

  • Emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse
  • Prevention of fertilization in case of unprotected intercourse

Description

  • Emergency contraceptive for women
  • Should not be taken as a regular birth control pill

Mode of Action

  • Suppresses gonadotropins
  • Inhibits ovulation
  • Slows release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Administration

  • Oral use
  • Taken with a glass of water

Interaction

  • Simultaneous administration with anticonvulsant agents can reduce effectiveness
  • Interaction with rifampicin and griseofulvin

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to levonorgestrel or any of the excipients

Side Effects

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dizziness, fatigue, headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Breast tenderness
  • Bleeding after taking the medicine

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Must be used exceptionally
  • Cannot prevent pregnancy in every instance
  • Cannot replace regular contraception
  • Mandatory to check absence of pregnancy by performing a test in case of abnormal bleeding
  • Does not replace necessary precautions against sexually transmitted diseases

Overdose Effects

  • No acute toxicity demonstrated with intake of several doses

Drug Class

  • Emergency Contraceptive Pill
  • Oral Contraceptive preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Do not exceed expiry date
  • Keep the tablet in the outer carton
  • Store in cool dry conditions (below 30°C)

Therapeutic Class

  • Emergency Contraceptive Pill
  • Oral Contraceptive preparations

Usability

  • Should be used as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours
  • No later than 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse
  • Can be taken at any moment during the menstrual cycle

Menstrual Cycle

  • Lasts for 28 days
  • Ovulation in the middle of the cycle
  • Can vary noticeably from one woman to another

Fertilization

  • Aim to block ovulation
  • Prevent implantation

Efficacy

  • More effective when administered before ovulation

Menstrual Period

  • Usually occurs at the expected date
  • Can occur earlier or later by a few days

Preventing Disease Transmission

  • Not replace the necessary precautions against sexually transmitted diseases
  • Measures to be taken in case of risk of transmission

Pre-existing Conditions

  • Not recommended if had an ectopic pregnancy
  • Had salpingitis
  • Have severe digestive disease that impairs absorption of medications

Vomiting

  • If vomiting within three hours, take another tablet immediately

Missing a Dose

  • Efficacy not guaranteed if dose has been omitted

Advisory

  • Highly recommended to visit a doctor for advice on suitable contraception method

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

  • Must take appropriate measures to prevent

AIDS Contamination

  • Must take measures to avoid contamination

Risk Assessment

  • In case of risk of transmission of sexually transmitted disease, seek advice from a doctor for early detection and treatment

Child Safety

  • Keep the medicine away from children

Medical Consultation

  • If further information is needed, ask a doctor or a family planning center

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