I-Pill DS 1.5 mg
Levonorgestrel
Category: Tablet
Manufacturer: Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Price: 70.0 ৳
1 tablet pack
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Levonorgestrel is a progestin or a synthetic form of the naturally occurring female sex hormone, progesterone. In a woman's normal menstrual cycle, an egg matures and is released from the ovaries (ovulation). The ovary then produces progesterone, preventing the release of further eggs and priming the lining of the womb for a possible pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, progesterone levels in the body remain high, maintaining the womb lining. If pregnancy does not occur, progesterone levels in the body fall, resulting in a menstrual period. Levonorgestrel tricks the body processes into thinking that ovulation has already occurred, by maintaining high levels of the synthetic progesterone. This prevents the release of eggs from the ovaries.
Simultaneous administration of certain anticonvulsant agents (phenobarbiton, phenytoin, primidone, carbamazepin), also other medications such as rafimpicin and griseofulvin can reduce or suppress the effectiveness of this emergency contraception.
If you have hypersensitivity to Levonorgestrel.
Undesirable effects which have been observed are:
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness, fatigue, headache
Abdominal pain
A feeling of breast tenderness
Bleeding can occur after taking this medicine
Inform doctor of any unwanted effect which is not mentioned here
The medicine is not indicated in case of pre-existing pregnancy and cannot interrupt it in case of failure of this contraceptive mean with persisting pregnancy. Epidemiological studies indicates no adverse effects of progestogen on malformation of a fetus. Lactation is possible. However, since Levonorgestrel is secreted into breast milk it is suggested that you breast feed immediately before taking each tablet and that you skip nursing following each Levonorgestrel tablet administration.
Emergency contraception must be used exceptionally, since
It does not allow to prevent a pregnancy in every instance
The associated hormonal overdosing is not advisable in case of regular intake
It cannot replace a regular contraception
After taking Levonorgestrel, menstrual period usually occurs at the expected date nevertheless, it can occur earlier or later by a few days. After taking this tablet, it is therefore mandatory to check the absence of pregnancy by performing a pregnancy test in case of abnormal bleeding at the date of expected period or in case of menstrual delay of more than 5 days. The use of emergency contraception does not replace the necessary precautions against sexually transmitted diseases and the measures to be taken in case of risk of transmission. If vomiting would occur within 2 hours after taking this medicine it is recommended to take immediately another Levonorgestrel tablet.
No acute toxicity has been demonstrated with this medicine in case of intake of several doses
Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children
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