Postpill tablets contain 1.5mg levonorgestrel, a progestin-only emergency contraceptive that can help prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex.
Uses
Postpill 1.5mg can be used as an emergency contraceptive option to help:
- Prevent unintended pregnancy after intercourse where contraception fails or is not used
- Restore the feeling of control over reproductive health when urgently needed
- Provide reassurance and allow continuation of birth control regimen
Mechanism of Action
Levonorgestrel works by temporarily delaying ovulation and preventing fertilization by altering tubal transport of sperm and egg.
Benefits
Postpill tablets offer targeted efficacy as emergency contraception while:
- Allowing patients to obtain it quickly without a prescription
- Avoiding the use of excess hormones with lower dose option
- Providing a non-invasive alternative to IUD copper insertion
Dosage
Take 1 Postpill tablet by mouth as soon as possible within 72 hours post intercourse. May take the second 1.5mg dose if vomiting occurs within 3 hours of the first dose.
Warning Signs
Inform your doctor promptly if severe lower abdominal pain occurs after taking this drug requiring medical evaluation.
Important Patient Information
Discuss any questions about side effects, risks, or alternate contraception options with your healthcare provider following use.
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