OK72 0.75 mg

Indication

OK72 (Levonorgestrel 0.75 mg tablet) is an emergency contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure. Taken as a two-tablet regimen (0.75 mg each).

Ingredients

• Levonorgestrel

Direction

Take one tablet (0.75 mg) as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, then take the second tablet 12 hours later. The sooner taken, the more effective.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting.
• Irregular menstrual bleeding.
• Headache
• dizziness.
• Breast tenderness.
• Fatigue.
• Lower abdominal pain.

Precautions

• Not for use as a regular contraceptive.
• Not effective if implantation has already occurred.
• Does not protect against STIs or HIV.
• Use with caution in patients with severe liver disease.
• Drug interactions: rifampicin
• anticonvulsants may reduce efficacy.
• Consult a doctor if next menstrual period is more than 5 days late.
• Keep out of reach of children.