Aftera Drug Information

    Generic name: LEVONORGESTREL

    Progestin [EPC] Progestin-containing Intrauterine System [EPC]

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    Uses of Aftera

    Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

    Dosage & Administration of Aftera

    take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it the better it will work. if you vomit within 2 hours after taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose

    Side Effects of Aftera

    When using this product
    you may have menstrual changes tiredness breast pain nausea headache vomiting lower stomach (abdominal) pain dizziness

    Warnings & Cautions for Aftera

    Allergy alert Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs Do not use if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) for regular birth control Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel. When using this product you may have menstrual changes tiredness breast pain nausea headache vomiting lower stomach (abdominal) pain dizziness Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

    Drug Interactions with Aftera

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel.

    Contraindications for Aftera

    if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) for regular birth control

    Overdosage Information for Aftera

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

    Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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