Medkit tablet 0.75 mg 2's

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  This medicine is rapidly and almost completely absorbed after oral administration and reaches the peak levels within 1.5-2.5 hours.

• Duration of Effect

  This medicine remains active in the system for up to 7 days.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Avoid or minimize the consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. This medicine should be taken only after chances of being pregnant are ruled out.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine can be used by women who are breastfeeding if the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved with use. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Medkit tablet 0.75 mg 2’s or any other component present along with it.

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient has episodes of abnormal bleeding from the vagina.

• Breast cancer

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have/had breast cancer.

• Stroke

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have had a bleeding disorder of the brain or have suffered from stroke recently.

• Blood clotting disorder

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a blood clotting disorder.

• Porphyria

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have this rare genetic disorder of the blood and lymphatic system.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. This medicine should be taken only after chances of being pregnant are ruled out.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine can be used by women who are breastfeeding if the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved with use. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Use of the medicine

  This medicine is effective if taken at the earliest. It should be taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex or contraception failure. It should not be used as an emergency contraceptive and not as a routine birth control method.

• Existing pregnancy

  This medicine should not be used if you are already pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. Chances of a pre-existing pregnancy should be ruled out before taking this medicine.

• Effect on menstrual cycle

  Use of this medicine can impact the onset and duration of the menstrual period after use. It may also make the bleeding light or heavy. Any unusual effect of this medicine that lasts for more than 5 days should be reported to the doctor.

• Sexually transmitted disease

  This medicine will not provide any protection against diseases that transmits via sexual contact.

• Use of contraception after uptake

  Use of this medicine is followed by certain changes that increase the chances of getting pregnant. It is advised to practice safe sex or other means of contraception until the start of next periods.

• Dizziness and tiredness

  Use of this medicine can cause mild to moderate levels of dizziness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate any machinery after taking this medicine.

• Weight gain

  Use of this medicine can cause moderate to significant weight gain and hence should be used with caution if you are obese or are suffering from obesity related disorders.

• Surgeries

  This medicine should not be taken or use should be discontinued (for long-term contraception) four weeks before the surgical process is due.

• Infections

  Use of this medicine, especially for a prolonged duration, may increase the chances of getting an infection. Any instance of infection after use of this medicine should be reported to the doctor.

• Liver/Kidney impairment

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impaired liver/kidney function. The use of this medicine should be discontinued if symptoms like jaundice, edema occur.

• Ectopic pregnancies

  Use of this medicine can cause fertilization of the egg outside the uterus (Ectopic pregnancy). Patients should be monitored for ectopic pregnancies if the intended use of this medicine is long-term.

• Cancer

  Use of this medicine may increase the chances of cancer of the breast and the ovaries. It should not be used if the patient has a history of cancer or currently has one.

• Depression

  Use of this medicine has been associated with an increase in the symptoms of depression and hence should be used with caution in patients who are currently suffering or have suffered in past from depression.

• Diabetes

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diabetes or are exposed to the risk factors. You are advised to have a more frequent monitoring of the blood sugar levels while taking this medicine.

• Other diseases

  Report the incidence of diseases like asthma, epilepsy, migraine, diseases of the heart and blood vessels etc to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Other medicines

  This medicine is known to interact with many medicines that you might possibly be taking. Report the use of all medicines including herbs and supplements to the doctor.

Take Suvida 72 1.5 MG Tablet as instructed by the doctor. For emergency contraception, this medicine should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or suspected contraception failure. For long term contraception and other purposes

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Does not cause sleepiness

• medlineplus.gov - Levonorgestrel [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610021.html [cited 20/7/2020]. 2020