Unwanted 72 Tablet

Basic Information

• Brand Name: Unwanted 72 Tablet

• Type: Emergency Contraceptive Pill

• Form: Tablet

• Strength: Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

• Pack Size: 1 tablet (single-dose pack)

• Manufacturer / Marketer: Mankind Pharma Ltd.

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Composition (per tablet)

• Levonorgestrel – 1.5 mg (synthetic progestogen)

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Uses / Indications

Unwanted 72 is used as an emergency contraceptive for:

• Preventing unwanted pregnancy after unprotected sex

• Preventing pregnancy if regular contraceptive method failed (missed pills, condom break, diaphragm slip, etc.)

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Mechanism of Action

• Levonorgestrel prevents or delays ovulation (release of an egg)

• Alters the uterine lining & cervical mucus → reduces chances of fertilization and implantation

• Most effective when taken within 24 hours, but can work up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected intercourse

• Does not work if pregnancy is already established

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Dosage & Administration

• Single dose: 1 tablet as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hrs, maximum within 72 hrs of unprotected sex

• Swallow whole with water, with or without food

• Not to be used as a regular contraceptive method – only for emergencies

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Side Effects

• Common: nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, fatigue

• Menstrual changes: earlier, later, heavier, or lighter than usual

• Abdominal pain or breast tenderness

• If vomiting occurs within 2 hours of taking, repeat dose may be required

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Precautions & Warnings

• Not for routine use as birth control

• Does not protect against STDs / HIV

• Should not be used in women with severe liver disease, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or allergy to Levonorgestrel

• If period is delayed by more than 7 days, pregnancy test is recommended

• Safe in reproductive-age women, but not advised as frequent contraception method