Instruction for use: Postinor

Active substance Levonorgestrel

ATX code G03AC03 Levonorgestrel

Pharmacological group

Estrogens, gestagens; Their homologues and antagonists

Nosological classification (ICD-10)

Z30 Monitoring contraceptive use

Local Contraception, Contraception oral, Local contraception, Episodic prevention of pregnancy, Hormonal Contraception, Contraception, Prevention of Pregnancy, Prevention of unwanted pregnancy, Contraceptive intrauterine, Contraception in women with androgenization phenomena, Installation and removal of the intrauterine device, Prevention of pregnancy (contraception)

Z30.0 General advice and advice on contraception

Safe sex, Intrauterine device contraception, Contraception, Contraceptive intrauterine, Oral contraception, Oral contraception during lactation and with estrogen contraindications, Postcoital contraception, Prevention of Pregnancy, Prevention of unwanted pregnancy, Emergency Contraception, Episodic prevention of pregnancy, Contraception in adolescents, Prevention of pregnancy (contraception)

Composition

Tablets 1 table.

active substance:

Levonorgestrel 0.75 mg

Auxiliary substances: silicon colloidal dioxide - 0.5 mg; Magnesium stearate - 1 mg; Talc - 2.5 mg; Cornstarch - 23.5 mg; Potato starch - 0.5 mg; Lactose monohydrate 71.25 mg

pharmachologic effect

Pharmacological action - contraceptive, progestagenic, antiestrogenic.

Dosing and Administration

Inside. It is necessary to take 2 tab. In the first 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse: 2nd table. Should be taken after 12 hours (but no later than 16 hours) after taking 1 st Table.

To achieve a more reliable effect, both tablets should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse (no later than 72 hours).

If vomiting occurs within 3 hours after the 1st or 2nd dose of the pill of Postinor, then another table should be taken.

Postinor can be used at any time of the menstrual cycle. In the case of an irregular menstrual cycle, it is necessary to exclude pregnancy in advance.

After taking an emergency contraceptive before the next menstrual period, local barrier contraceptive methods should be used (for example, a condom, a cervical cap). The use of the drug with repeated unprotected intercourse during one menstrual cycle is not recommended (due to increased frequency of acyclic bleeding / bleeding).

Form of issue

Tablets, 0.75 mg. In the blister, aluminum / PVC 2 pcs. 1 blister in a cardboard box.

Terms of leave from pharmacies

On prescription.

storage Conditions

At a temperature of 15-25 ° C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

5 years.

Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.