There have been no known issues in patients taking painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetemol while taking this drug.
levonorgestrel
This medicine is used in preventing pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medication for further advice.
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with a history of thrombosis(blood clot), active acute porphyria(liver disorder ) and other current severe liver diseases or focal migraine(severe headaches) at the time of presentation. It is also contraindicated in patients with breast cancer or a family history of breast cancer or any hormone dependent cancer . Patients with diabetes , high cholesterol and depression among other diseases should also not use this medication. Consult your healthcare provider for further details.
Side effects
Some patients taking this medicine might experience infertility on continuous use, and irregular or prolonged or heavy vaginal bleeding during the first 2 or 3 cycles. If you experience any of these symtpoms please consult your doctor.
Expert Advice
Consult your doctor if you’re taking another medicine with it.
If any of the side effect worsen, consult your doctor immediately.
Use this medicine as prescribed by your healthcare provider
This medication is not recommended in children.
In adults , the 1st table of this medication should be taken as soon as possible after intercourse, then 1 tablet 12hrs later than the first dose .
If vomiting occurs within 3hrs of either dose m an additional tablet should be taken immediately.
FAQs
Is it safe for me to take painkillers while on this medication?
Is this medicine a steroid that will effect ovulation, and pregnancy?
This drug can be considered a steroid hormone that is designed to stop ovulation, and implantation. It is meant to stop unwanted pregnancy when other methods of contraception have failed, or were not used.
Can I use this medicine for contraception regularly?
This medicine should not be used more than once in one month. This medicine cannot be used for contraception regularly.
Can I use this drug after the date of expiry?
Like any other medication, this medication should be discarded after the given date of expiry.
Will this medicine effect my weight, skin, or sleep patterns?
Changes in weight, and sleep patterns, along with acne are common side effects of this medicine, kindly consult your doctor for advice if you are experiencing any of these side effects.
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