postinor 2 side effects

POSTINOR 2


postinor two have many side effects that can be dangerous. before I explain what side effects if taken postinor 2. I want to tell in advance what the contents of the medicine and all of postinor 2.

postinor 2 is a medication to prevent pregnancy if you shine the sperm into the ovary, whether intentional or not. it can prevent pregnancy 95% in the first 24 hours after intercourse. but it has side effects that are not good for women


Postinor-2 is used as a form of emergency contraception (more commonly known as a morning after pill). Postinor-2 contains 750 micrograms of the drug levonorgestrel, and also contains such ingredients as potato starch, gelatin, and talc. Postinor-2 is formulated to function in a manner similar to the female hormone progesterone, allowing for prevention of pregnancy if taken within a reasonable period of time. Generally, it is recommended that Postinor-2 be taken no later than three days after having unprotected sex. However, it has proven to be more effective in cases where the treatment was started closer to the time of the sexual encounter.


ACTIVE SUBSTANCE

0.75 levonorgestrel in each tablet. other ingredients : silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate, pottato starch, talc, maize starch, lactose monohydrate.

ACTION OF THE POSTINOR 2

levenorgestrel is a progestogen inhibiting the implanttation of the ovum into the endometrium, stimulating the mobility of the oviduct and increasing the viscosity of the cervical mucus.
when taken in the middle of the menstrual cycle, the preparation may inhibit ovulation.


INDICATION OF POSTINOR 2

postinor 2 tablet is an emergency contraceptive preparation that can prevent conception if it taken within 72 hours following unprotected intercose.

the administration of postinor 2 as an emergency contraceptive is recommended in the following cases.

• if no contraceptive measure of any kind was taken during intercose
• if the applied contraceptive measure cannot be considered reliable

- tear or slip or inapproprite use of condom
- disposition or tear or premature removel of diaphragm or pressary
- unsuccessfully interrupted coitus
- erroneous calculation of fertile days in case of periodic abstinence
- in case of IUD loss or removal
- omitting the ingestion of 3 or more hormonal contraceptive tablets to be taken regularly

• rape

CONTTRAINDICATION OF POSTINOR 2


except for existing pregnancy, there are no other absolute medical contraindication for the administration of postinor 2 tablet.

in case of vaginal bleeding of unknown origin, hepatic and biliary disease, history of gestational jaundice, breast, ovarian or uterine carcinoma, it should be administered after careful consideration of the risk/ benefit ratio ( unwanted pregnancy/ abortion)


DOSAGE OF POSTINOR 2

one postinor 2 tablet should be ingested within 72 hours following intercourse and another one 12 hours after taking the first tablet.

according to data of clinical studies, it is advisable to take the first tablet within 48 hours ( but not later than 72 hours) after intercourse. since the efficacy of the preparation decreases if more than 48 hours elapse between intercourse and drug ingestion.

postinor 2 tablet may be used at any time within the menstrual cycle.

if vomitting occurs within 2 hours after drug intake. the dose must be repeated.


SIDE EFFECTS OF POSTTINOR 2

nausea : it occurs in approximately 25% of users

vomiting : in 5%

bleeding disturbances : in some cases, 2-3 days following tablet ingestion breakthrough or withdrawal bleeding may occur that generally ceases spontaneously. in the majority of cases the next period starts as expected or somewhat earlier. if the period is more than 7 days late it is recommended to perform a pregnancy test.

in case of prolonged or heavy bleeding, gynaecological examinationis advised.

other side effects : breast tenderness, headache, dizziness, fatigue.


DRUG INTERACTIONS

concomitant use of ampicillin, rifampicin, chloramphenicol, neomycin, sulphonamides,
tetracyclines, barbiturattes and phenylbutazone may reduse the contraceptive effects.

WARNING
CANNOT TAKE THE DRUG WHEN THIS CONDITION. MAY MAKE A BAD SIDE EFFECTS

use with utmost care in case of asthma, heart failure, hypertension, migraine, epilepsy, renal impairment, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, depression, and in case of existing or former thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic disease or stroke.

the preparation may be used exclusively in the above mentioned emergency cases. it is not appropriate for regular use.

STORAGE OF POSTINOR 2

protected from humidity at temperature between 15-30*c

PACKAGE

2 tablets in a blister in an inner carton. 5 inner carton in a box.