Contraplan II 0.75MG 4 Tablets

Medication Name: Contraplan II 0.75mg 4 Tablets

Active Ingredient:

• Levonorgestrel 0.75 mg

Pharmacological Class:
Emergency contraceptive (progestin-only)

Dosage Form:
Tablets — each containing 0.75 mg levonorgestrel

Indications:

• Emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure (e.g., condom breakage, missed oral contraceptive pills).

Mechanism of Action:
Levonorgestrel prevents ovulation and fertilization if intercourse occurs before ovulation. It may also alter the endometrium, preventing implantation. It does not terminate an existing pregnancy.

Dosage and Administration:

• Two tablets (0.75 mg each) should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected intercourse.

• The second tablet should be taken 12 hours after the first dose.

• Alternatively, both tablets may be taken together if preferred.

• The sooner the medication is taken, the higher its efficacy.

Side Effects:

• Nausea, vomiting

• Fatigue, dizziness

• Headache

• Breast tenderness

• Temporary menstrual irregularities (early or delayed period)

Precautions:

• Not intended for routine contraception.

• Should not be used more than once in the same menstrual cycle.

• If vomiting occurs within 2 hours of taking a dose, another tablet should be taken immediately.

• If menstruation is delayed by more than 5–7 days, a pregnancy test is recommended.

• Contraindicated in known or suspected pregnancy.

Storage:

• Store below 25°C

• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight