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One 72 1.5mg Tablet

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Composition FOR One 72 1.5mg Tablet

Levonorgestrel(1.5mg)

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alcohol interaction for One 72 Tablet

pregnancy interaction for One 72 Tablet

lactation interaction for One 72 Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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
One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet

Levonorgestrel(1.5mg)

One 72 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 one 72 tablet works

One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 one 72 tablet

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

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Expert advice FOR One 72 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet

Levonorgestrel

Q. What is One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
The sooner you take it, the more effective it is. One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
Although One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet does not work if pregnancy has already been established. It will not cause harm to the foetus.
Q. Can One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet contain female hormones which delay the release of egg or prevent movement of sperm towards the egg. This prevents fertilization and hence pregnancy. One 72 1.5mg Tablet does not have any effect on a fertilized egg and hence does not cause abortion.
Q. Is One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet. 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet.
Q. What is One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet?
Although One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet does not work if pregnancy has already been established. It will not cause harm to the foetus.
Q. Can One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet contain female hormones which delay the release of egg or prevent movement of sperm towards the egg. This prevents fertilization and hence pregnancy. One 72 1.5mg Tablet does not have any effect on a fertilized egg and hence does not cause abortion.
Q. Is One 72 1.5mg Tablet 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet. 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 One 72 1.5mg Tablet.

Content on this page was last updated on 18 April, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)