Emergency contraception within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
- One 1.5 mg tablet, taken as soon as possible — effectiveness drops with every hour that passes.
- Can be taken at any point in the menstrual cycle, with or without food.
- If you vomit within 3 hours of taking it, the tablet has not been absorbed — take another one.
- It is a backup, not a regular contraceptive — it works less well than ongoing methods and does not protect for the rest of the cycle.
Rare, but do not wait these out.
- Sudden, severe lower abdominal pain — especially with a positive pregnancy test after use — can signal an ectopic pregnancy and needs urgent assessment.
- Severe allergic reaction — rash, swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing.
WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR
Call us through the in-app chat if you notice…
- Your period is more than 5 days late, unusually light or unusually heavy — take a pregnancy test.
- Sudden severe lower abdominal pain — seek urgent care first.
- You vomited within 3 hours of the tablet.
- You want to sort out ongoing contraception so this stays a one-off.
OFFICIAL SOURCE
This summary is condensed from the regulator's full product leaflet for ease of reading. The complete document — every interaction, dose adjustment and reporting note — is one click away.
This page summarises information from the regulator-approved leaflet for reference only. It is not medical advice and does not replace the assessment of an EU-licensed doctor. Your doctor will review your individual history, dose and interactions during your consultation.
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