Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill

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Composition FOR Duly 1.5mg Tablet

Levonorgestrel(1.5mg)

food interaction for Duly Tablet

alcohol interaction for Duly Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Duly Tablet

lactation interaction for Duly Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Nonhormonal contraceptives is preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Duly 1.5mg Tablet

Levonorgestrel(1.5mg)

Duly tablet uses

{med_name} is used for emergency contraception. It provides a safe and effective way to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

How duly tablet works

Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill is a progestin-only, levonorgestrel-containing emergency contraceptive pill. It works primarily by preventing or delaying the release of an egg from the ovary (a process known as ovulation). Hence, the sooner it is taken the better.

Common side effects of duly tablet

Nausea, Irregular menstrual cycle, Lower abdominal pain, Tiredness, Headache

SUBSTITUTES FOR Duly Tablet

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Expert advice FOR Duly Tablet

  • If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Levonorgestrel, you will need to take it again as the medication may not be absorbed by your body. If you continue to vomit, consult a doctor immediately for advice.
  • It must not be used as a regular method of contraception, and should only be used in case of an emergency.
  • If your period is delayed by more than a week, take a pregnancy test.

Frequently asked questions FOR Duly 1.5mg Tablet

Levonorgestrel

Q. What is Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
It is an emergency contraceptive tablet which is used in case of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Q. When is it appropriate to take Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill tablet?
You should take it only in emergency situations such as unprotected sex, contraceptive failure (eg. broken condom) or irregular use of your birth control pills.
Q. How should I take Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
Take one tablet as soon as possible, not later than 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
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Q. How effective is Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
The sooner you take it, the more effective it is. Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill significantly reduces your chances of becoming pregnant if used within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Q. What are the side effects of Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
It is almost safe for all women. Some common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache and lower abdominal pain may occur. Your breasts may become more tender than usual. There is a possibility of unexpected vaginal bleeding, but this should clear up by the time you get your next period. Your periods may become irregular. Go for a pregnancy test if they are delayed by more than a week.
Q. Can I take Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill during breastfeeding?
Yes, it is safe during breastfeeding. It is unlikely to cause any significant effect on milk quantity that can affect the infant adversely.
Q. How often can I use Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
It can be taken more than once in a month but it is advised only for emergency contraception. Keep using regular contraception like condoms, regular birth control pills, IUDs etc. for avoiding unwanted pregnancy.
Q. Is a pregnancy test required after taking Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
Although Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill significantly reduces your chances of pregnancy, if your periods are delayed by more than a week, a pregnancy test is recommended. However, if you decide on continuing the pregnancy, you may do so as Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill does not work if pregnancy has already been established. It will not cause harm to the foetus.
Q. Can Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill be taken for regular birth control?
No, it is not indicated for regular birth control. It is used only as an emergency measure after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Q. Can Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill protect against Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) and HIV / AIDS?
No, it does not offer any protection from HIV / AIDS or other Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs). You can use condoms to protect yourself from STDs and HIV / AIDS.
Q. What is the difference between 'emergency contraceptive pill' and 'abortion pill'?
Pregnancy starts once the fertilized egg gets attached to the lining of the uterus (womb). Abortion pills contain medicine, which hinders the development of a pregnancy after it has occurred and also alters the character of the womb lining in a way that the fertilized egg gets detached, hence causing abortion. On the other hand, emergency contraceptive pills like Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill contain female hormones which delay the release of egg or prevent movement of sperm towards the egg. This prevents fertilization and hence pregnancy. Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill does not have any effect on a fertilized egg and hence does not cause abortion.
Q. Is Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill effective if frequent acts of intercourse have occurred in a short duration of time?
Yes. It is effective if you have had several acts of intercourse in a short span of time. However, it is important that these acts have occurred within 72 hours before taking Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill. Also, since there is a chance of unintended pregnancy after frequent acts of unprotected sex in the same cycle, it is advisable to use a barrier contraceptive method (e.g. condom) until the next period even after using Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill.
Q. What is Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
It is an emergency contraceptive pill which is used in case of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, to prevent an unintended or unwanted pregnancy.
Q. When is it appropriate to take Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill tablet?
You should take it only in emergency situations such as unprotected sex (no contraceptive use), contraceptive failure (e.g. broken condom), or irregular use of your birth control pills.
Q. How should I take Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
Take one tablet as soon as possible, not later than 72 hours (3 days) after the first episode of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Q. How effective is Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill significantly reduces your chances of becoming pregnant if used within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. The sooner you take it, the more effective it is.
Q. What are the side effects of Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
It is almost safe for all women. Some common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache and lower abdominal pain may occur. Your breasts may become more tender than usual. There is a possibility of unexpected vaginal bleeding, but this should clear up by the time you get your next period. Your periods may become irregular. Go for a pregnancy test if they are delayed by more than a week.
Q. Can I take Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill during breastfeeding?
Yes, it is safe during breastfeeding. It is unlikely to cause any significant effect on milk quantity that can affect the infant adversely.
Q. How often can I use Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
It can be taken more than once in a month but it is advised only for emergency contraception. Keep using regular contraception like condoms, regular birth control pills, IUDs etc. for avoiding unwanted pregnancy.
Q. Is a pregnancy test required after taking Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
Although Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill significantly reduces your chances of pregnancy, if your periods are delayed by more than a week, a pregnancy test is recommended. However, if you decide on continuing the pregnancy, you may do so as Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill does not work if pregnancy has already been established. It will not cause harm to the foetus.
Q. Can Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill be taken for regular birth control?
No, it is not indicated for regular birth control. It is used only as an emergency measure after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Q. Can Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill protect against Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) and HIV / AIDS?
No, it does not offer any protection from HIV / AIDS or other Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs). You can use condoms to protect yourself from STDs and HIV / AIDS.
Q. What is the difference between 'emergency contraceptive pill' and 'abortion pill'?
Pregnancy starts once the fertilized egg gets attached to the lining of the uterus (womb). Abortion pills contain medicine, which hinders the development of a pregnancy after it has occurred and also alters the character of the womb lining in a way that the fertilized egg gets detached, hence causing abortion. On the other hand, emergency contraceptive pills like Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill contain female hormones which delay the release of egg or prevent movement of sperm towards the egg. This prevents fertilization and hence pregnancy. Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill does not have any effect on a fertilized egg and hence does not cause abortion.
Q. Is Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill effective if frequent acts of intercourse have occurred in a short duration of time?
Yes. It is effective if you have had several acts of intercourse in a short span of time. However, it is important that these acts have occurred within 72 hours before taking Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill. Also, since there is a chance of unintended pregnancy after frequent acts of unprotected sex in the same cycle, it is advisable to use a barrier contraceptive method (e.g. condom) until the next period even after using Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill.

Content on this page was last updated on 25 June, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)