Postinor2 5x2s

Postinor2 is an emergency contraceptive only and  is not intended as a regular method of contraception.

It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that Postinor-2 will prevent 85% of expected pregnancies. 95% of expected pregnancies will be prevented if taken within the first 24 hours, declining to 58% if taken between 48 hours and 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.

It is not known whether Postinor-2 is effective if taken more than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse

Direction for Use

• Two tablets should be taken together, as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics under Actions).
• If vomiting occurs within three hours of taking the tablets, another two tablets should be taken immediately.
• After using emergency contraception it is recommended to use a local barrier method (e.g. condom, diaphragm, spermicide, cervical cap) until the next menstrual period starts.
• The use of levonorgestrel does not contraindicate the continuation of regular hormonal contraception.

Ingredients:

• silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate, potato starch, talc, maize starch, lactose monohydrate.

Indications/Uses

• Emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse or failure of a contraceptive method.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.