Emcon – The “Morning-After” Pill

Posted on March 2, 2007 (Friday) under Random Stuffs - 286 views

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Say you had unprotected sex with your partner. Maybe the condom broke. Maybe the diaphragm or the IUD got misplaced. Or maybe, God forbid, you became a victim of sexual assault. What do you do now? If all this had occurred within the last 3 days, then look no further — get yourself a pack of “Emcon” from your local pharmacy.

Emcon

A pack of Emcon contains 2 white-coloured pills, each containing 750 μg of Levonorgestrel. Applied in 2 equal doses, this progestin-only drug prevents ovulation or fertilisation, and hence protects against pregnancy. Emcon is being manufactured and marketed by Renata Limited in Bangladesh. Outside Bangladesh, you can find this drug under following trade names: Plan B, Levonelle, NorLevo, Postinor or iPill.

If taken in proper dose and timing, this emergency contraceptive (EC) or “morning-after” pill would be up to 95% effective. So how to take it? Take the first pill as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It works best if taken within 12 hours, so try to do so if possible. The second pill should be taken after 12 hours, but within 24 hours. If you miss the second pill by any chance or take it after 24 hours of taking the first pill, then it would not protect you against pregnancy. Also, you should remember that more delay you do to take the first pill, the less protection you’ll get against pregnancy.

Stuffs to Remember:

Emcon should not taken on a regular basis
Emcon is not to be used an alternative of regular birth control pills — emergency cases only
If you vomit within 3 hours of taking a pill, take another immediately.
Common side effects are abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness.

Further questions? Feel free to ask.

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Mar 2, 2007
2:06 PM

Bling Bling had this to say: #1

I hope that you don’t have to take it often!

Mar 23, 2007
8:59 PM

sabya sachi had this to say: #2

if i were a rj of radio foorti.

Aug 9, 2009
1:03 AM

Shehab had this to say: #3

Is there any risk of infertility of consuming dis…..and in case of this happens: “the patient takes da first pill at 8 am…..starts vomiting at around 11 am…..and takes another one immediately, shud a third one be taken at 8 PM, which was supposed to be taken?

Aug 21, 2009
7:59 AM

Niru had this to say: #4

If any one vomit within 3 hours after the 1st pill (emcon emergency pill) took and take the 2nd pill immediately, it will be necessary to take 3rd one.
Plz reply in my email address..

And, if vomit after 4 hours of 1st pill taken, what we will do?
Should i take 2nd pill immediately?

Sep 8, 2009
1:57 AM

Farzana had this to say: #5

I have taken the pills on time but period hasnt occured yet. Its bn more than 5 weeks. Is it normal. Plz help

Sep 12, 2009
2:30 AM

Russell had this to say: #6

Apologies for the late reply, I hope others will find the answers helpful.

@ Shehab: Yes, there’s a risk of infertility if you take too many doses. It’s an emergency pill, and it should not be replaced with a regular birth control pill. Yes, the next pill can be taken at 8 PM, since the time difference between the first pill and vomiting is long enough.

@ Niru: 4 hours is long time, just take the next dose after 12 hours.

@ Farzana: If you’ve taken the pills in time then there’s a very high chance that you’re safe. There can be a lot of reasons for delayed period, and one of them is being tensed. Try home-based pregnancy test to be sure.

More questions? Shoot away.

Mar 6, 2010
11:22 PM

Ferdous had this to say: #7

My wife took Emcon as she mis counted her period dates on the 3-4th day after her period. She did not vomit. Two days later, the condom broke so she took it (Emcon) again. She did not vomit this time either. Around 10 days after that she had to take a TTNs injection. She had some bleeding after that, which were dark black in color. She had it for a few hours then it stopped. After that she had normal period bleeding the next day then it stopped. Now her period is overdue by 2 days. Can you shed some light on the matter?

Mar 7, 2010
6:24 AM

Russell had this to say: #8

Thanks for your question. I don’t see any reason to worry since she had her period later on, which means Emcon has done it’s job — ovulation has been stopped.

Regarding the delay in next period there’s nothing to worry either, it can happen either because of Emcon (containing a very strong hormone) or even because stress or tension. Few days of delay is perfectly normal, so just ask her to relax and nature will do it’s job in time.

Mar 9, 2010
3:04 PM

Robin had this to say: #9

what is the retail price for emcon pill

Mar 11, 2010
11:39 PM

Russell had this to say: #10

No clue, ask at your local pharmacy please. Thanks for passing by.

Apr 3, 2010
11:55 PM

ak talukder had this to say: #11

I made a sexual relation with my wife last month two or three days. but did not use anything. now her period date has passed two days ago. so she is tensed. would you suggest me anything in this respect or take any medicine?

Apr 4, 2010
9:23 PM

Russell had this to say: #12

Use a home based pregnancy test kit to find if she’s really pregnant or not. Medicine can’t help to stop pregnancy at this stage, sorry.

Apr 12, 2010
12:46 AM

ak talukder had this to say: #13

I have tested but it was negative. But now the problem is that Nine days passed of her period. we have a 14 months child. so we don’t want now again. what can she do now?

Apr 12, 2010
4:47 AM

Russell had this to say: #14

If the pregnancy test was done after 10 days of missed period, then you can be quite sure that she’s not expecting. To be more sure, use a different brand of test kit after a week and see what the result is. Make sure that you read the instruction manual properly and don’t make a mistakes in inferring the results. Best wishes for you and your wife.

May 31, 2010
12:49 PM

kay had this to say: #15

i took emcon yesterday at 9pm,4hrs after intercourse and 2nd pill today 9am.am i safe and is emcon effective it’s my first time.please reply via my e-mail thanks.

Jun 1, 2010
9:33 AM

Russell had this to say: #16

Sorry I can’t reply via emails, but apparently you’re safe. Remember not to use it as your regular contraceptive pill, use it only in case of emergency. Thanks for your question.

Jun 2, 2010
12:47 PM

aktalukder had this to say: #17

I told u the problem of my wife some days ago. for avoiding this concept some days ago she did MRI in Marry Stoop and they told her after 15 days little blood will be out and did so. She again visit here and the gave four tablet to take at a time and she did ssssso.NNow my questionNow my

Jun 2, 2010
12:51 PM

aktalukder had this to say: #18

Now my question is,” Is it needed to to Ultrasound again to test or no need to test. how can we confirm that she is safe. I want to mention 15 days passed 5 days ago and went to Marry Stoop last Saturday.

Jul 5, 2010
8:00 PM

Andre had this to say: #19

My girlfriend took the both pills as directed by your instructions.it has been a 2 mönths now. that was she took the pills on 11 may and upto date she has missed her periods. but we have gone for pregancey tests lyke three tymes and they are all negative. so what can be the problem?

Jul 6, 2010
3:05 PM

Russell had this to say: #20

Andre, if you’ve done the pregnancy test using a good testing kit or from a reputed diagnostic center the I’d say that your girlfriend is safe. Taking that in account I’d ask not to worry, it is pretty normal to miss periods for couple of months, some of the reason can be tress, tension, and even the pill itself (Emcon is a hormonal contraceptive). Anyway best of luck and always practice safe sex!

Jul 27, 2010
1:37 PM

Nafi had this to say: #21

My sifes last period was 13th july. we make sex on 22nd july. and then after 3/4 hour she take an Emcon pil and after 12 hour she taken another. now on 28th july her period start again. What happen?

Jul 27, 2010
1:40 PM

Nafi had this to say: #22

my wife take a 1st Emcon after 2/3 hours making sex.and the second pill after 12 hour. her last period was 15 days ago. today it start bledding/period again. what happen.

Jul 27, 2010
10:42 PM

Russell had this to say: #23

Nafi, this means that she’s not pregnant, so congrats! I’d ask you not worry about the early period, this is pretty normal after taking a high-dose hormonal contraceptive like Emcon.

Jul 28, 2010
4:36 PM

NTN had this to say: #24

I meet my wife after 3/4 months for 1/2 days. So usually we use Emcon as birth control. But if i stay with her for more days then Emcon must not be effective. Now my question is “ If she use normal birth control pill only that month I meet her, how much effective it will be”? And will it harmful for health to use normal birth control pill by this way?

Jul 29, 2010
7:21 AM

Russell had this to say: #25

NTN, you should be aware that pills such as Emcon are emergency contraceptive pills, which should be only used in case of emergency. I wouldn’t suggest the way your wife is taking the pill right now, she may not see any apparent side effects for now but this will harm in the long run — I hope you get the point. If she starts taking “regular” pills then she’ll have to take them regularly, she can’t just take them for one month and then again after three months. In addition to that, “regular” pills are to taken from the first day of menstrual cycle, you cannot say for sure when her next menstrual cycle will start in time. The best option for you is to use condoms, and the next best option is to go for a long-term contractive method if you’re not planning to take any children in the near future.

Jul 29, 2010
8:18 AM

NTN had this to say: #26

Thank you so much for your answer. It mean, if she start taking regular birth control pill she cant stop. Cant you tell me something about long term cntractive method?

Jul 29, 2010
8:59 AM

Russell had this to say: #27

NTN, your wife can use an IUD. It’s a T-shaped device made of impregnated plastic placed inside the uterus by a gynecologist. It can provide protection for up to 5 years, and can be removed any time when you’re ready to get a baby. Talk to your doctor for more information or use Google to know more!

Aug 12, 2010
12:41 PM

rokon had this to say: #28

If there is differece of taking two tablets in between 11 hours instead of 12 hours, is there any problem?

Aug 13, 2010
1:39 AM

Russell had this to say: #29

Rokon, it is suggested to take the second pill after 12 hours but within 24 hours. Since pregnancy is a very sensitive issue, it is better not to do any experiment with the timing.