Emergency Pills

Emergency Pills contains Levonorgestrel, a progestogen hormonal contraceptive. Made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd, it is used for emergency contraception, birth control and heavy menstrual bleeding. Pack size: emergency pills.

Uses of Emergency Pills

Emergency Pills emergency contraceptive tablets are used to reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex or when a contraceptive method has failed, such as a split condom or missed pills. It should be taken as soon as possible, as it works best the sooner it is used. Levonorgestrel is also found in many regular birth control pills and in hormonal coils, which are also used for heavy periods.

How Emergency Pills works

Levonorgestrel is a man-made form of the hormone progesterone. As emergency contraception it mainly works by delaying or preventing the release of an egg from the ovary. It will not end a pregnancy that has already started.

Possible side effects

After taking Emergency Pills, some women experience:

• Nausea
• Changes in the timing of the next period
• Headache
• Breast tenderness
• Lower abdominal pain
• Tiredness or dizziness

See a doctor urgently for severe lower abdominal pain, especially on one side, as this could be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. Do a pregnancy test if your period is more than a week late or unusually light.

Precautions and warnings

• Emergency contraception is not a substitute for regular contraception, so speak to a pharmacist or doctor about an ongoing method.
• Some medicines, including certain epilepsy medicines, rifampicin, some HIV medicines and St John’s wort, can make it less effective, so tell your pharmacist what you take.
• If you vomit soon after taking it, contact a pharmacist or doctor, as you may need another dose.
• It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
• Tell your pharmacist if you have severe liver disease, a history of ectopic pregnancy or a condition that affects absorption from the gut.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Emergency Pills online in Pakistan

Order Emergency Pills from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Levonorgestrel by price and pack size.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.