When should POSTINOR be taken?
When should POSTINOR be taken?
Take the tablet as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex. Postinor-1 can be taken at any time in your Page 3 menstrual cycle assuming you are not already pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Does POSTINOR-2 destroy the womb?
Too much of postinor-2 will weaken the wall of the womb and damage the uterus. This will cause miscarriages in the future.
Does POSTINOR bring down period?
Does the pill change my period? Usually taking an POSTINOR pill does not affect your period, and you will have it at the usual time. But your period can also come earlier or later than usual. You might also have some irregular bleeding or spotting until your next period.
Can one get pregnant after taking p2?
An estimated 0.6 to 2.6% of women who take the morning-after pill after unprotected sex will still get pregnant.
What are the disadvantages of postinor 2?
Common side effects are tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Some patients have also experienced stomach pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, tender breasts, increased vaginal bleeding and skin reactions. Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients.
How do you know if POSTINOR 2 has worked?
The only way to know if the morning after pill has been effective at preventing pregnancy is if your next period arrives when it should. The morning after pill works by delaying ovulation so that you don’t release an egg for remaining sperm in your system to fertilize.
When to use Postinor 2 as an emergency contraceptive?
Indication: What Postinor-2 is used for. Postinor-2, commonly known as the morning after pill, is used only as an emergency contraceptive. It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected intercourse.
Where to keep Postinor 2 tablets in the car?
Keep your tablets in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not store Postinor-2 or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car on hot days or on window sills. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
Are there any side effects to taking Postinor 1?
It pose no risk of overdose and no major drug interactions or contraindications exist for Postinor-1. While the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a single dose of levonorgestrel (1.5 mg) for emergency use within 120 hours after unprotected sex, repeat use does not pose any known health risks.
How much does Postinor 1 cost in Nigeria?
The price of Postinor 1 in Nigeria ranges from 100 – 300 Naira for a pack of 10 tablets depending on the location of the pharmacy. A careful review of the evidence shows that levonorgestrel-alone emergency contraceptive pills such as postinor 1, Postinor 2, Postpill and others are very safe.