UNWANTED 72 TAB

Overview

UNWANTED 72 TAB is a Schedule H drug.

UNWANTED 72 TAB is composed of: LEVONORGESTREL (0.75 MG)

Levonorgestrel is a female hormone that can cause changes in your cervix, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system is a plastic device that is placed in the uterus where it slowly releases the hormone to prevent pregnancy for 3 to 5 years.It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm. It may also alter the lining of the uterus (womb) to stop a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions


  • You should not use levonorgestrel if you are allergic to it.
  • Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant.
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking levonorgestrel if you regularly use medication for seizures, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS.
  • Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Do not take a second dose without first asking your doctor.
  • Visit your doctor within 3 weeks after taking levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive. A doctor should confirm that you are not pregnant, and that this medicine has not caused any harmful effects.
  • If your period is late by 1 week or longer after the expected date, you may be pregnant. Get a pregnancy test and contact your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Do not take more than one tablet at the same time.
  • Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases–including HIV and AIDS.
  • Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases. Avoid having unprotected sex.Take as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
  • Notify your doctor if you vomit within 2 hours of taking Levonorgestrel.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LEVONORGESTREL over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit

Common Side-Effects

LEVONORGESTREL : Diarrhoea, Anxiety, Depression, Muscle Pain, Edema, Nausea, Vomit, Head Headache, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Breast Pain, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Restless Or Irritability, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Vagina Bleeding

Serious Side-Effects

LEVONORGESTREL : Jaundice, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Decreased Appetite, Hair Loss

Disease Interactions

LEVONORGESTREL can interfere with: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Liver Cancer, Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Thromboembolism, Breast Cancer, Acute Liver Failure, Depression, Acute Renal Failure, Edema, Migraine, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Disease, Asthma, Seizure, Diabetes Mellitus, Vision Problems, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity

Technical Classification

LEVONORGESTREL is categorized as:
  • CONTRACEPTIVES / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES
  • PROGESTINS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ECEE2 0.75MG TABINR 35 for 2 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG
ECEEPILL TABINR 22.25 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL
EPILL TABINR 48.57 for 2 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL
FREE LADY 1.5MG TABINR 22.5 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
GUARD PILL 1.5MG TABINR 100 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
I-PILL TABINR 110 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
INSTAFREE 1.5MG TABINR 100 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
LEVONORGESTRELLEVONORGESTREL
MIRENA IUSINR 8205 for 1 DEVICELEVONORGESTREL 52 MG
MIRENA IUS DEVICEINR 4525 for 1 DEVICELEVONORGESTREL 52.0 MG
MISS PILL TABINR 21 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL
NEXTIME 1.50MG TABINR 51.03 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
NIEL 72 TABINR 10 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
NORDETTE 30MCG TABINR 95 for 28 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 30.0 MCG
NOWILL 1.5MG TABINR 73.8 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
PILL 72 750 MCG TABINR 35.92 for 4 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 750.0 MCG
PILL 72 TABINR 34 for 2 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG
RBX PILL 1.50MG TABINR 14.37 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
SIRF EK 1.5MG TABINR 60 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG
UNWANTED 72 TABINR 85 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL 0.75 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DEAR TABINR 102.3 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
DEARLOE 0.02MG/0.1MG TABINR 93.02 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
DIVACON 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 59.53 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
DUOLUTON L 0.25MG/0.05MG TABINR 139.5 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL 0.25 MG, LEVONORGESTREL 0.05 MG
DUOLUTON-L TABINR 106 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG
ERGEST LD 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 70.56 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
ESRO 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 65 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
ESRO G 0.050MG/0.250MG TABINR 70 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
ESRO L 0.02MG/0.10MG TABINR 60 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
FLORINA 0.1MG/0.02MG TABINR 67.25 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.02 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.1 MG
FLORINA G 0.05MG/0.25MG TABINR 96 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG
FLORINA N TABINR 96 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
LEVORA 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 25 for 10 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
LOETTE TABINR 194.81 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 1 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.2 MG
LYNA TABINR 55 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
MALA D 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 2.75 for 28 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
MALA D TABINR 2.75 for 28 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
NOGESTOL 0.15MG/0.03MG TABINR 63 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.03 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.15 MG
OC 21 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 78 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL
ORGALUTIN 0.05MG/2.5MG TABINR 22.91 for 10 TABLETSESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL
OVILOW 0.02MG/0.1MG TABINR 104 for 21 TABLETSESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL
OVIPAUZ L TABINR 65.11 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
OVRAL G 0.05MG/0.5MG TABINR 160.74 for 20 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.5 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG
OVRAL L 0.03MG/0.15MG TABINR 64.47 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
OVRAL TABINR 37.2 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.25 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.05 MG
OVRAL-L TABINR 94 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
SUVIDA 0.3MG/0.03MG TABINR 30 for 28 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
SUVIDA TABINR 68.32 for 1 TABLETLEVONORGESTREL , ESTRADIOL
T PILL 0.15MG/0.03MG TABINR 57.77 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.15 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.03 MG
TRIQUILAR TABINR 75.5 for 6 TABS OF LEVONORGESTREL 50 MCG,LEVONORGESTREL 0 MCG, ESTRADIOL 0 MCG
UNWANTED PREGCARD 21 DAYS TABINR 58 for 21 TABLETSLEVONORGESTREL 0.03 MG, ESTRADIOL 0.15 MG