Escapelle is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or after your contraceptive method fails. Escapelle contains a synthetic hormone-type active substance called levonorgestrel. It prevents about 85% of possible pregnancies, if you take it within the first 72 hours after unprotected sex has taken place. It will not prevent pregnancy every time and it is much more effective the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex. It is better to take it within 12 hours than to postpone it until the third day.
Escapelle is considered to act as follows:
– prevents your ovaries from releasing an egg;
– prevents sperm fertilization of the egg already released.
Escapelle can only prevent you from getting pregnant if it is given within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It has no effect if you are already pregnant. If you have unprotected sex after taking Escapelle, it does not prevent you from getting pregnant. The use of Escapelle is not indicated before the first menstrual bleeding (menarche).
How to take Escapelle
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as told by your doctor or pharmacist. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
– Take the tablet as soon as possible, preferably within the first 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex. Escapelle can be taken at any time during your menstrual cycle, assuming you are not already pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Do not chew the tablet, but swallow it whole with water. Do not delay taking the tablet. The tablet works best the sooner it is taken after you have had unprotected sex.
– If you are using one of the medicines that may prevent Escapelle from working (see Escapelle with other medicines above) or if you have used one of these medicines in the last 4 weeks, Escapelle may be less effective for you.Your doctor may prescribe another type of emergency (non-hormonal) contraception, i.e. a copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD). If this is not an option for you or if you cannot see your doctor right away, you can take a double dose of Escapelle (i.e. 2 tablets taken at a time).
– If you are already using a regular method of contraception, such as a contraceptive tablet, you can continue to take it at your usual time.
Use in children and adolescents: This medicine is not recommended for use in children. If you are under the age of 16, you should see your doctor or family planning office to receive emergency contraception.
If you have had another unprotected sexual intercourse after taking Escapelle (if this happens within the same menstrual cycle), the tablet will not exert its contraceptive effect and there is a risk of pregnancy again.
If you feel sick (vomiting) within the first three hours after taking the tablet, you should take another tablet immediately. You should contact your pharmacist immediately for another tablet.
After taking Escapelle, if you want to have sex and do not use birth control pills, it is good to use condoms or diaphragm and spermicides until your next period. These are necessary because Escapelle will not work if you have repeated unprotected sex before your next cycle occurs.
It is recommended that you schedule a doctor’s appointment about three weeks after taking Escapelle to make sure that the medicine has worked. If your cycle is more than 5 days late or is unusually low or unusually heavy, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. If you have become pregnant even after taking this medicine, it is important to contact your doctor.
Your doctor can advise you on other longer-term methods of contraception that are more effective in preventing pregnancy.
If you continue to use hormonal contraception regularly with birth control pills and do not experience bleeding during the pause, talk to your doctor to make sure you are not pregnant.
After using Escapelle, your cycle is usually normal and will start on the usual day; However, sometimes it will be a few days earlier or later. If your period is more than 5 days late from your scheduled date, “abnormal” bleeding occurs during this time, or you think you may be pregnant, you should take a pregnancy test to see if you are pregnant.
If you take more Escapelle than you should: Although there are no data on serious side effects from taking more than one tablet at once, you may not feel well, even feel sick (vomit), or have vaginal bleeding. You should contact your pharmacist, doctor, nurse or family planning office for medical assistance, especially if you have had vomiting, as the medicine may not have worked properly.
If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although they do not occur in all people.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): malaise (nausea); you may have some irregular bleeding until your next period; you may have belly pain; Fatigue; headaches.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): malaise (vomiting); Your cycle may be different. Most women have a normal cycle at the usual time, but some may have their period later or earlier than usual. You may also have irregular bleeding or bleeding in droplets until your next cycle. If your cycle is more than 5 days late or is unusually short or unusually heavy, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible; You may have breast tenderness, diarrhea, dizziness after taking this medication.
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10000 people): rash, hives, itching, swelling of the face, pelvic pain, pain during menstrual bleeding, abdominal pain.
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