i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet
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About i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is a used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. 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.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet contains Levonorgestrel, which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells).
In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet subside with time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Take i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, either when no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse or if the usual contraceptive method has failed.
Do not take i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet if you are allergic to i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet or any of the ingredients or if you are already pregnant, as i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet, if you are a breastfeeding mother as it may pass through the milk to the baby. Do not use i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet if you have heart disease, asthma, a bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, anemia, salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished.
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i-pill Tablet is a hormonal contraception, an effective contraceptive tablet widely used by women to avoid unwanted pregnancy
Uses of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is used for Emergency Contraception. The detailed uses of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet are as follows:
- Emergency Contraception: i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is used as an emergency contraceptive pill to avoid pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of intercourse.
- Post-Coital Contraception: i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is used to prevent pregnancy when other techniques such as condoms or birth control tablets are ineffective.
- Regulating Menstrual Cycle: Under a doctor's supervision, i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is primarily used to regulate the menstrual cycle for some people.
- When Usual Contraceptives Are Not Available: It helps women avoid pregnancy when they are unable to take their usual contraceptive pills.
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Directions for Use
- i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help prevent nausea and stomach upset.
- It should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, either when no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse or if the usual contraceptive method has failed.
- Swallow i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
- i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet contains Levonorgestrel, 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.
- i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy.
- i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet does not have any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.
- i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device (IUD).
- i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive.
How i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet Works
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- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Rest well; get enough sleep.
- Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
- Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Use hot or cold packs on your breasts to help alleviate discomfort.
- Choose a supportive, well-fitting bra, preferably one that has been professionally fitted.
- Practice relaxation techniques to manage stress and anxiety that may accompany severe breast pain.
- Limit or avoid caffeine consumption.
- Eat a low-fat diet and focus on foods rich in complex carbohydrates.
- Rubbing evening primrose oil on your breasts may help balance fatty acids in the cells and reduce pain.
- Keep track of when your breast pain occurs and any other symptoms to determine if the pain is regular or not.
- Vitamin E supplements may help reduce pain for women who experience pain linked to their menstrual cycle.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can provide relief, but be sure to consult your doctor for the correct dosage, as prolonged use may cause side effects.
What if I have taken an overdose of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet
Drug Warnings
- Do not take i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet, if you are allergic to i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet or any of the ingredients.
- Inform your doctor if you have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels, asthma, blood clot problems, a bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, anaemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes) or are otherwise malnourished. Taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual.
- i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done.
- i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet can only prevent you from becoming pregnant if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
- If you are already pregnant, i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy, so it is not an abortion pill.
- It is advised not to take St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) when taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet 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.
- i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Using etretinate and i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet can cause severe birth defects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation which can lead to serious conditions such as heart problems and kidney failure.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranexamic acid with i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet may leads to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience chest pain; shortness of breath; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; sudden loss of vision; and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Coadministration of Acitretin with i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet can increase the risk and severity of birth defects in unborn when taken by a pregnant woman.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you get pregnant while taking these medications. Never use acitretin if you are pregnant. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Coadministration of Phenytoin and i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet may lower i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet blood levels and effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet and phenytoin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Brigatinib may lower the blood levels and effects of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet, making it less effective as a type of birth control. It has also been linked to serious birth abnormalities in newborn children.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet and brigatinib can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have been receiving hormone replacement therapy for menopause, you should contact a doctor if you notice an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
A combined use of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet with mycophenolic acid may reduce the blood levels and effects of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control, mycophenolic acid may cause pregnancy loss in the first trimester and also birth defects in the unborn child.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycophenolic acid and i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet, but they can be taken together if a doctor has prescribed them. However, if you take hormone replacement (i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet) for menopause, and if you experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Using i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet with griseofulvin may reduce i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet blood levels and effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet and griseofulvin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Using amprenavir together with i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet may cause amprenavir to be less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet with Amprenavir together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a doctor right away. They can help you with different choices for birth control that may suit you. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Using i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet together with fosamprenavir may decrease the effects of fosamprenavir.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet and Fosamprenavir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs, make sure to contact a doctor right away. These symptoms may be related to your birth control. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet and Boceprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet and Boceprevir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you're taking any medications, your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems. If you notice any of these signs - changes in your birth control, unexpected pregnancy, your own symptoms, feeling hot and sweaty, dryness down there, or unusual bleeding - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit
How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of grapefruit juice with i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet the blood level of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet may increase. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice when taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
- Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
- Avoid chronic stress and physical exercise like running, as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
- Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
- Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet.
- Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.
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Alcohol
Caution
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet. But avoid alcohol consumption while taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet.
Pregnancy
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i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is not recommended for use if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as this medicine is used to avoid unintended pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
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i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet should not be taken if breastfeeding as it may pass through the milk to the baby.
Driving
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i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet can affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you feel tired or dizzy, do not drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Caution
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose.
Kidney
Caution
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose.
Children
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i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is not recommended for children under 16 yeras of age. If necessary, your doctor will decide whether to give it.
Heart
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i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is not recommended for use in heart patients as it can lead to side effects like heart attack, blood clots, or stroke in some patients.
Geriatrics
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i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is not recommended for use in elderly patients and postmenopausal women.
FAQs
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy. Besides this, it can also used as a hormone therapy.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is not known to affect any future chances of pregnancy. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Some of the common side effects of i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet are nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding in some cases.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is not indicated for regular birth control. It is only used as emergency contraception (within 72 hours) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet does not affect fertility. Use contraception during sexual intercourse as it may lead to unwanted pregnancy if you are not planning it.
Do not take i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet if you have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, asthma, blood clot problems, a bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, anemia (low haemoglobin), or are otherwise malnourished. Taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if the usual contraceptive method has failed.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex when no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse or if the contraception measure was used incorrectly.
Take i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet exactly as advised by the doctor. i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water. It should be taken preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet prevents about 84% of expected pregnancies if taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. It is more effective if you take it as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
Levonorgestrel may pass into breast milk. Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet should only be used in emergencies and not as a regular method of contraception.
Though i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet considerably lowers the chance of getting pregnant, if your periods are delayed by 5 days or you have experienced unusual bleeding, you can take a pregnancy test.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet does not protect against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and HIV / AIDS. Using condoms can help protect against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and HIV / AIDS.
An emergency contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy whereas an abortion pill ends an existing pregnancy.
i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet is effective if you have had frequent acts of intercourse in a short span of time. However, it is important that these acts have occurred within 72 hours before taking i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill 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 such as condoms until the next period even after using i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill Tablet.
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