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Emcon 1 – The "Morning-After" Pill

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 1” from your local pharmacy.

Emcon 1

Important update: Emcon has been rebranded as “Emcon 1”, it is now a single dose medicine instead of double.

A pack of Emcon 1 contains a white-coloured pill, containing 1.5 mg of Levonorgestrel. Applied in a single dose, this progestin-only drug prevents ovulation or fertilisation, and hence protects against pregnancy. Emcon 1 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 timing, this emergency contraceptive (EC) or “morning-after” pill will be up to 95% effective. So how to take it? Take the 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. You should remember that more delay you do to take the pill, the less protection you’ll get against pregnancy.

Stuffs to Remember:

  • Emcon 1 should not taken on a regular basis
  • Emcon 1 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.

You will know if it worked as intended or not if you get your menstrual period within 7 to 10 of taking the pill. For further details, read the following literature carefully:

All generic Levonorgestrel brands available in Bangladeshi market:

EC-Pill1.5 mgTechno Drugs
1 tablet pack: ৳65.00
Emcon 11.5 mgRenata
1 tablet pack: ৳70.00
I-Pill DS1.5 mgPopular Pharmaceuticals
1 tablet pack: ৳70.00
Norix0.75 mgSocial Marketing Company
2 tablet pack: ৳60.00
Norix 11.5 mgSocial Marketing Company
1 tablet pack: ৳60.00
Norpill0.75 mgSquare Pharmaceuticals
2 tablet pack: ৳70.00
Norpill 11.5 mgSquare Pharmaceuticals
1 tablet pack: ৳70.00
Postinor0.75 mg
Gedeon Richter, Hungary
2 tablet pack: ৳80.00
Setfree1.5 mgNuvista Pharma
1 tablet pack: ৳65.00

I’m closing the comments section as I don’t have enough spare time to reply. However, almost all questions that you might have should be  answered here already, so take your time to go through the comments section. If you still have a query then email me at [email protected] and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

Last updated on June 26, 2021 @ 9:29 BST.

806 Comments

  • Ripn: It doesn’t matter if anything went in the vagina or not, since she took Emcon it’ll change the date of menstruation. If all goes well, period will start after 1 week of taking Emcon (up to 2 week max). You can forget about the previous date of her period.

  • bro ame goto 09/08/2012 din ar bala amar gf ar sathay sex kori abong sai din rat 10ta 30a tab emcon1 akta khai tarpor rat 2 ta 30a vomiting hoi. akhon amar qus holo is there any chance to b pregnancy? what should i do now? pls help me…..

  • russel bro, she took pill 50hour till now. Feeling as vomiting and pain after some time also. Whats the sign? Plz reply bro. Thanks ur comments.

  • Ripn: She can vomit now, not a problem. Vomiting is an issue only for the first few hours after taking the pill. She now needs to take rest and wait until her period starts.

  • Russell bro, i m tensed. 6th day over. She has nothing happened. Just little bit pain continue till now. Anyway, Is the ‘progestogen group’ and the ‘Emcon’ same medicine?

  • Ripn: You need to wait for up another week. If she doesn’t have her period by 23rd August, then let me know. And if she does in the meantime, then let me know too! And yes, Emcon is a a 2nd generation synthetic progestogen hormone pill.

  • ok Bro. She had took medroxy 5mg pill (2nd to 6th August) as her doctor. Is it work such as contraceptive?

  • Ripn: No, it was prescribed for a different reason, it is not a contraceptive. Wait until 23rd, I’m sure things will be alright.

  • Russel bro, why itching in her body and out side of vagina? Now two days. Pain also and feel vomiting today but not yet happen.

  • Russell bro, today she had enough journey and she has very light bleeding just 1time with huge discharge in the evening. Where Normally her discharge is old problem. Now Pain also very simple. Need more bleeding for normal meanstrul?

  • Ripn: That is a good news, this means she’s not pregnant. Period should continue for another 1 or 2 days. Enjoy your Eid peacefully now, make sure you use a condom next time. All the best!

  • thanks bro, her blood is lightly dark. Other things are ok. I read many website, unlikely many womans had as bleeding before pregnancy which is not meanstrul. Plz details me. Thanks Russell vai.

  • bro ame goto 09/08/2012 din ar bala amar gf ar sathay sex kori abong sai din rat 10ta 30a tab emcon1 akta khai tarpor rat 2ta 30a vomiting hoi 1bar.after that akhon o or period hoi nai.amar qus holo is there any chance to b pregnancy? r jodi hoi o taholay ame ki okay gynaecosid tab dibo? what should i do now?

  • Sajjad: She’s probably pregnant. Please do a home-based pregnancy test to find out. Also, who told you about tablet Gynaecosid? It’s a hormone pill used for Amenorrhoea, it’s not a contraceptive. Stay away from this dangerous medicine by all means.

  • bro then what should i do now if test positive ? any medicine for come out from this problem ?

  • Ripn: Nope, no change of pregnancy unless you had unsafe sex again. You may want to do a home-based pregnancy test for your mental satisfaction.

  • Bro i need to know the all possible side effects she could have of taking Encom1?
    Pls i need an urgent rep… Pls write all the side effect she could have having it?

  • Bro my gf had pill last month nw she is having severe headache and stomach ache. Doc cant find any solution.. If doc do any test can they find out she had taken pills b4?

  • Noon: To know about the side-effects, read my blog post. If you ask me vague questions without mentioning the dates and details, I won’t be able to answer you. Read the comments above on how people asked their questions.

  • My wife period started on 11th august and i sexed on 16th august. to avoid the pregnancy i ate emcon 1 within 2 hours and other onn on the next day. on 24th august my wife had menstruation with some blood. but it is 30th September but she has no menstruation, what is the reasons? i am really worry about that and she is also. i have tested several times with home pregnency test kid, it shows negative. but her period is not starting…please help me.please.

  • My wife period started on 11th august and i sexed on 16th august. to avoid the pregnancy i ate emcon 1 within 2 hours and other one on the next day. on 24th august my wife had menstruation with some blood. but it is 30th September but she has no menstruation, what is the reasons? i am really worry about that and she is also. i have tested several times with home pregnency test kid, it shows negative. but her period is not starting…please help me.please. note: she also ate some antibiotic 10 days ago.

  • Hi there,
    Normally my period date 29th every month. But today is 3th of October, still its not happen. My husband doing job outside dhaka. He is coming 5th of this month and will stay 1 night. We got plan to do sex on that night without in protection, but I do confusion if my period will start during my husband’s stay(on day).
    1. Is there in way(medicine) to stop periodical chance on that night ???
    2. Is there any chance take take Emcon before do sex ???
    Please advice ASAP….
    Thanx

  • My wife period started on 11th august and i sexed on 16th august. to avoid the pregnancy i ate emcon 1 within 2 hours and other one on the next day. on 24th august my wife had menstruation with some blood. but it is 3rd 0ctober but she has no menstruation, what is the reasons? i am really worry about that and she is also. i have tested several times with home pregnency test kid, it shows negative. but her period is not starting…please help me.please. note: she also ate some antibiotic 10 days ago.

  • To everyone who questioned in the last few days: I’m out of the country with no access to computer. I’ll answer after I return on 6th October. Best of luck!

  • Hi sir plz answer as quickly as possible
    I had unprotected sex on the 1st of October around 5:00 PM i went to the drug store purchased the pill which had two tablets this was around 1:00 Pm on the 2nd i then took both pills at the same time will it still work? or do i need to purchase another and take it ?

  • My gf is tensed whether she would be preg.. I ejaculated on her ass i would nt control.. She tld she got sticky and it ran down below.. After 2 min she washed her ass. So the ques is would she get preg by any chance? Any possibility that it would enter her vagina? To be mentioned she is still virgin and pure.

  • What do you mean by home based pregnency test? Is it by the strip or kit provided by the pharmachist and the price per strip or kit is tk.20 ???????? how much reliability it has to get accuracy?? after how many days (when)it give the correct answer?? would be gretful if you anser me. please…..

  • Mithun Roy: You’ve absolutely nothing to worry about, her period will begin soon. It is very normal to have delays in next menstrual cycle when pills like Emcons are used.
    Eva: 1) There’s medicine for “halting” periods and I don’t suggest you to take it just for the sake of pleasure. 2) Emcon is supposed to be taken after intercourse, not before.
    Cecee: Oopsie daisies, you’re not supposed to have both the pill together, but have them in 12 hours interval. Emcon will not work in your case, sorry.
    Nipu: There is a possibility, but I hope she’s safe.
    Ousin: Right, they are strips that you can buy at pharmacies. I’d suggest buying better ones and not cheap ones that costs 20 taka only, as cheap aren’t good at early detection. You should try doing the test 14 days after unprotected sex.

  • sir,ami 27/9/2012 sex kori. tar 3 hours por emcon1 150mg kheyechilam. but akhn 11 din hoye gelo, amr period hochhe na. ami 2 bar home based pregnency test kori. 2 bar e result negative asche. but period hochhe na bole onek tension hochhe.what should i do now ???

  • Bro i gave my wife emcon then had sex next day then i ejaculated on above her vagina. i think it did nt enter. to be safe i gave her another encom she vomitteed twice eithin 10 min. Should i give her another emcon? Hw lng is the side effect gonna stay

  • Heena: Pregnancy test should be done after 14 days of having intercourse, the result will be always negetive before that. You should expect your period in the next 2/3 days, if not let me know. For now relax and stop thinking about it, as tension can delay periods.
    Rashid: I’m sorry, she had Emcon one day before intercourse? Emcon is supposed to be consumed after intercourse, not before. Ideally she should have another Emcon as she vomited, but it’ll have adverse reaction on her for having double doses in 24 hours time.
    Nipu: The medicine should work for her, assuming she didn’t had the pill in the last couple of months.

  • Bro she took the pill after intercourse lst night again today she took. but vomitted. she is feeling bad. her period is supposed to be on 17 nw it would delay? hw lng the med effects ll be on her? she is only feeling vomitting?