Class: Progestin-only emergency contraceptive

Manufacturer: Montage Laboratories Pvt. Ltd Survey No. 35, At. Dhandha, Idar Road Himatnagar – 383 001 Gujarat (INDIA)

Dosage Form: Tablets (1 Strip of 2 tabs)

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Uses:

Lydia Postpil 2 is an emergency contraceptive for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or if you were forced into having sex (rape), or after a known or suspected contraceptive failure such as: when a condom breaks, or you missed taking your regular contraceptive pills or injection or you did not abstain from sex during your fertile period etc. Lydia postpil 2 can be used by women or all reproductive ages including adolescents

Dosage:

Take the first pill no later than 72 hours after unprotected sex. Take the second pill 12 hours after the first pill or as directed by the physician.

Side Effects:

The following side effects may occur after taking emergency contraceptives such as Lydia postpil 2: Menstrual changes e.g. heavier or lighter bleeding; Nausea, Lower abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, delay of menses(>7days). These symptoms may be treated symptomatically and usually resolve within a few days.

Warnings & Precautions:

Effects on menses

Some women may experience spotting a few days after taking Lydia postpil 2 but this is not your period and menstrual bleeding may occur earlier or later than expected by a few days. If your menses is delayed beyond one week of expected date, consider the possibility of pregnancy.

STI/HIV

Lydia postpil 2 does NOT protect against HIV infection or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Pregnancy & Lactation:

Existing pregnancy

Lydia postpil 2 is NOT effective in terminating an existing pregnancy. It is not an abortion tablet.

Ectopic pregnancy

A history of ectopic pregnancy is not a contraindication to use of this emergency contraceptive method. If you develop severe lower abdominal pain or still become pregnant after taking the tablet you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Interactions:

Drug or herbal products that include enzymes such as CYP2A4, may decrease the effectiveness of progestin-only emergency contraceptives such as Lydia postpil 2. Such drugs include: Barbiturates, Carbamazepine, Ciclosporin, Griseofulvin, Oxcarbazepine, Phenytoin, Rifampin, Ritonavir, Rifampicin, St John’s wort, Topitamate e.t.c

Contraindications:

Lydia Postpil 2 is contra-indicated for use in the case of known or suspected pregnancy or if you are hypersensitive to Levonorgestrel.

Price: Ksh 100

Notes:

What happens if you have unprotected intercourse more than once in 72 hours?

Emergency contraceptives like Lydia postpil 2 prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation and are most effective within the first 24 hours (1day) of unprotected sex. As a result, if you have taken Lydia pospil 2 and have unprotected sex again after 24 hours, you may be at risk of pregnancy because active sperm could be waiting in the fallopian tubes when the egg is eventually released, therefore another dose of Lydia pospil 2 can be taken to ensure prevention of pregnancy. Please not that even if multiple acts of unprotected sex occur in a day, Lydia postpil 2 should not be taken more than once within 24 hours (except when vomiting within two hours of taking the tablets). Subsequently, it is recommended you begin a regular short or long term method of contraception the day after taking Lydia postpil 2 and you should consult a healthcare professional for advice on choosing a method suitable to you.

What happens if you take Lydia postpil 2 more than once in your cycle?

Repeated use of Lydia postpil 2 or emergency contraceptives poses no known health risks. It is medically safe. You may have menstrual changes such as shorter/longer cycles and have a heavier/lighter period than normal and other side effects mentioned in this list should be anticipated. However, it is recommended that you use a regular, ongoing method of contraception as it is the “most effective” way to prevent pregnancy. You should consult a healthcare professional for advice on choosing a regular method most suitable to your needs.

How safe is Lydia postpil 2?

Extensive medical research and many years of monitoring have shown that emergency contraceptives such as postpil 2 are safe. They do not affect fertility or increase the risk of cancer or ectopic pregnancy or cause long term side effects. However, like all drugs they may have side effects, but these are usually minor temporary side effects such as irregular menstruation, nausea e.t.c.

Consult a qualified medical practitioner or DKT’s pharmacovigilance department at admin@dkthealtcare.org

Emergency Contraceptives should be dispensed with a prescription. Please consult your doctor. The pills are more effective the sooner they are taken after unprotected sex.

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