Postinor tablets, intended for rapid termination of pregnancy, belong to the group of hormonal contraceptives. Have enough pronounced gestagenic properties, which prevents the development of unwanted pregnancy for a woman.
Indications
The drug Postinor is used as an emergency contraceptive for interrupting a pregnancy that has already occurred. Postinor is used for abortion immediately after sexual intercourse in women with a regular, regular menstrual cycle.
Application
The process of tablet termination of pregnancy with the drug Postinor refers to the medical form of abortion. In order to prevent the occurrence of pregnancy, a woman should take 1 tablet (750 mg), and not later than 48 hours after sex.
Only after 12 hours after the woman takes the first pill take 2 tablet. The time of taking the drug in any way does not depend on the specific day of menstruation, provided only that the last months were timely.
The drug can be used both before and after eating. Tablets should be drunk without chewing and washing with water in large quantities.
Side effect
Taking this medication in some cases can lead to vomiting and diarrhea.
Contraindications
The main contraindications for taking the drug are:
- diseases of the bile duct and liver;
- hypersensitivity;
- current pregnancy.
During lactation, the use of the drug is still possible, however, only according to strict medical indications, since it is possible to indirectly influence the drug on the baby. To avoid this, a woman should drink 2 tablets immediately after breastfeeding.