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About Pronta 72 Emergency Contraceptive Tablet

LEVONORGESTREL is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. LEVONORGESTREL is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device (IUD).  LEVONORGESTREL is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive. Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired.

Uses of Pronta 72 Emergency Contraceptive Tablet

Emergency contraception

Medicinal Benefits of Pronta 72 Emergency Contraceptive Tablet

LEVONORGESTREL contains 'Levonorgestrel' is a progestin (female hormones) used for emergency contraception within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). LEVONORGESTREL may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. LEVONORGESTREL does not have any effect if you are already pregnant hence does not cause abortion. 

Directions for Use

LEVONORGESTREL should be taken in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Take LEVONORGESTREL with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Do not chew or crush it, swallow it as a whole.

Side Effects of Pronta 72 Emergency Contraceptive Tablet

Like all medicines, LEVONORGESTREL can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhea, dizziness and uterine bleeding in some cases. Most of the side effects of LEVONORGESTREL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take LEVONORGESTREL, if are allergic to LEVONORGESTREL or any of the ingredients, have heart fitted with an artificial valve, have heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anaemia (low hemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished. Taking LEVONORGESTREL in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual. LEVONORGESTREL is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done. LEVONORGESTREL can only prevent you from becoming pregnant if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex. If you are already pregnant, LEVONORGESTREL cannot terminate the pregnancy, so it is not an abortion pill. St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) should not be taken when taking LEVONORGESTREL as it is known to interact. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. You should not take LEVONORGESTREL without a doctor's advice. LEVONORGESTREL is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. LEVONORGESTREL is not intended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LEVONORGESTREL interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin, rifabutin), medicines used to treat HIV (ritonavir, efavirenz) medicine used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole)

Drug-Disease Interaction:

LEVONORGESTREL should be taken with caution in people who have a bleeding problem, confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, heart problem, liver or kidney disease, vaginal bleeding, porphyria (an inherited blood disease that may cause nervous system or skin problems).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with LEVONORGESTREL. But avoid alcohol consumption while taking LEVONORGESTREL.

PREGNANCY

• LEVONORGESTREL use during pregnancy or suspected pregnancy is contraindicated. Consult your doctor for further information.

BREAST FEEDING

• LEVONORGESTREL should not be taken if breastfeeding as it may pass through the milk to the baby.

DRIVING

• LEVONORGESTREL can affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you feel tired or dizzy do not drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

• LEVONORGESTREL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

• LEVONORGESTREL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.