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.
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-Pill | 1.5 mg | Techno Drugs | 1 tablet pack: ৳65.00 |
| Emcon 1 | 1.5 mg | Renata | 1 tablet pack: ৳70.00 |
| I-Pill DS | 1.5 mg | Popular Pharmaceuticals | 1 tablet pack: ৳70.00 |
| Norix | 0.75 mg | Social Marketing Company | 2 tablet pack: ৳60.00 |
| Norix 1 | 1.5 mg | Social Marketing Company | 1 tablet pack: ৳60.00 |
| Norpill | 0.75 mg | Square Pharmaceuticals | 2 tablet pack: ৳70.00 |
| Norpill 1 | 1.5 mg | Square Pharmaceuticals | 1 tablet pack: ৳70.00 |
| Postinor | 0.75 mg | Gedeon Richter, Hungary | 2 tablet pack: ৳80.00 |
| Setfree | 1.5 mg | Nuvista Pharma | 1 tablet pack: ৳65.00 |
Iβm closing the comments section as I don’t have enough spare time to reply. However, almost all questions that you might have should beΒ 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.
helloo vaia.i wrote u before.ami jodi kal pragnancy test kori tahole ki correct result asbe???btjodi positive ase than abortion chara r kono madicine ki ache???janaben plz. so much tensd.
Evita: Amar last reply e answer ta diyechilam, poren nai hoyto thik moto. Pregnancy test kaaj korbe intercourse korar at least 2 weeks pore. Tar aage kore kono laab nai. Medical abortion chara oral pill e kaaj hoy (Mifepristone), but tar jonno doctor er shathe boshte hobe, it requires supervision of medical professional. Tension kore laab nai, stay calm. All the best.
thnx vaia.ei mifepristone kidrug store e paoa jai??and doc er precribe chara khle ki risk hobe???
I had sex on 1 march den used de pill @ 2 mrch around 7 am.i had unprotected sex again in 8 march and ddint take the pill afta two hours in the same day i had a light periods that within 24 hours,it there any possibility that i might be preganant?or can i take the pills again?urgent plzz
I had sex on 1 march then used the pill at 2 mrch around 7 am.i had unprotected sex again in 8 march and ddint take the pill.after two hours in the same day i had a light periods that last within 24 hours,it there any possibility that i might be preganant?or can i take the pills again?urgent plzz
I had sex on 1 march then used the pill at 2 march around 7 am.i had unprotected sex again in 8 march and ddint take the pill.after two hours in the same day i had a light periods that last within 24 hours,it there any possibility that i might be preganant?or can i take the pills again?urgent plzz
hello rassel.we r in problem:( amar last period hoi 27 january.amr period regular.tarpor sex kori 25february.erpor amr bleeding hoi 2 tarik.erpor thekei matha ghura r vomi vab sei sathe right side abdoman e betha hosse.. then ami pragnany test kori 12 tarik result negetive.then ajk abr test kori and result negetive again.bujte parsina.plzzzz help
hello vaia.. ami koyekdin age likhechilam apnak. ami pragnancy test korechi 15 din por and its negetive. bt amar bomi vab r dizzyness akhno ache.ki korbo?
plz vaia .reply as soon as possible.. plz plz plz
I am 17 and had sex with my boyfriend 14hours ago.he was wearing condom, but unfortunately it leaked,and we are not sure about sperm!!As we are afraid that it went in mine.I quickly clean it with water after 10 min..will there be any possibility to get pregnant?
If yes what tablets or medicine can safe us fully right now??
I am afraid of this and want your valuable answer..,:'(:'(
Rebo: Hard to say, do a pregnancy test 2 weeks after having the last unsafe intercourse to find out.
Sely: It seems that they are side-effects of Emcon, if you had it… you didn’t mention anything about it.
Evita: Side-effects of Emcon, they will go away with time. However if you continue having the issues, consult a doctor for check-ups.
Labeo: Cleaning with water is not enough, you must have Emcon immediately to avoid pregnancy. The best is to take is within 24 hours. Read my blog post for details.
I had sex with my bf on 4th march.after 6 hour i had emcon 1 and that was 1st day of my period which started at night.thn it continued upto 7 days with passage of large amount of clotted blood.my period never crossed 4 day in previous months.why so long now?am i pregnant?this is 1st time i ever had any kind of pill. Dying in tension.plz help
Mewmew: The idea of having sex during periods is gross… couldn’t you wait until it’s over? Anyway… you’re safe and shouldn’t get pregnant. Emcon wasn’t even necessary for your case but it’s OK to be extra cautious.
hello vaia emcom1 pill ki 72 hour er moddhe j kono time khelei kaj hoi??or only 12 hour er modhhe khete hobe??coz ami emcom khaechi48 hour par hoye geche..:(
Evita: It works best if consumed within first 24 hours — the more delay that you do, it’ll be less effective. 3 days or 72 hours is the maximum time by which it take be taken.
me and my girlfriend had sex on 8th march & she took the pill within 30 min after sex. After that we again had sex on 14,15,16 th march. is the pill still protecting her? her period date was 9-10 th march. but it stopped. why & what will she do now? Mail me plz…
Abir: Congrats, you’re probably going to become a father very soon. Emcon protected her on 8th March, not for the days after that. Read my blog post on how the medicine works.
vaia, now how will she protect her being pragnant? is she need abortion? or is there any tablet?
Abir: The first step is to confirm if she’s actually pregnant of or, but that test can be done after 2nd April, considering 16th March as the last day of unsafe intercourse. Only after that there are steps that be taken, right at this moment there is nothing you can do. Good luck, but having sex without protection for 3 days straight was very foolish.
DEAR ALL, PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU TAKE THE EMCON 1.
IT DOESN’T WORK. I HAD UNPROTECTED SEX AND 2 HOURS LATER I TOOK THE EMCON 1. 2 WEEKS LATER I HAD 2 PREGNANCY TEST CAME OUT POSITIVE.
I HAD AN ABORTION RECENTLY.
Hi. My wife took emcon1 12 hours later after unprotected intercourse. Then 2 days later we had unprotected intercourse again. Now should she have another emcon1 or the first one will work. Please give me a quick reply as taking emcon1 should be as quickly as possible.
Green: Another pill has to be taken as soon as possible but 2 pills in 2 days interval will cause a lot of side-effects – but you don’t any other way, so go for it.
Vaiya I posted you on 20 th march after having intercourse with my bf.i am clearing something again.
1.i did sex at 6pm on 20th march with my bf.after 22 hrs o have emcon1 on 21st march.
But the fact is that I did not go through any difficulties until 26 th march.On 26 th march some blood came out through my vagina like my period but in small amount and color is a bit brownish.And on 27th march and 28th march it happens again.it is happening 2 times a day
I am afraid of this.
1.is it normal?
2.if yes,how many days will it continue?
(i had my last period on 15/16th march-20th march,but did sex after finishing period)
I am horribly afraid of this.
Pls give your valuable answer as soon as possible
Labeo: Well this is actually good, it means Emcon has worked and you aren’t pregnant. So smile! The discharge that you’re having as well as other issues such as pain, fatigue, etc will go away by it’s own. Also, your next period will occur after a delay, it can take up to 2 months. Nothing to worry about it as well. Good luck.
sorry to disturb you again.
I want to know how many days it will continue?
And today I give more bloods than previous.
I am afraid if my next period delays,how can I hide it from my family.i mean my mom surely take me to doctor and if I will be tested,will I be caught that is will there be any symtomps of emcon1??
Labeo: Yes you can call it period, but forced, caused by Emcon. The discharges are all because of the pill. I’m not sure how your mom will know about your period, I hope you aren’t 15? If you must tell your mom that you’re having it, better fake it in next month by spending extra time in bathroom and wasting a few pads. That’s the only advice I can think for you. Feel free to ask any more questions that you might have.
is it period??or the side effect of emcon1??
its urgent,as I have to hide from my family
Pls brother help me:'(
Dear vaiya,thanx for your quick reply.
To make you clear I want to say that my normal period date is 14/15/16 on every month.And you know mom can know through my attitude although I do not tell her.
But will my period date will change permanently ?
If yes, how can I face mom? I mean how to tell her in other means?
Pls tell me if you are nor clear abt my question..
Tnx
Dear,
After taking emcon within 24 hours last week, from last night why bleeding is occurring? Period was occurred in time. We have not meet each other after taking emcon.
Khan: Read my blog post, you’ll get the answer.
Dear vaiya,thanx for your quick reply.
To make you clear I want to say that my normal period date is 14/15/16 on every month.And you know mom can know through my attitude although I do not tell her.
But will my period date will change permanently ?
If yes, how can I face mom? I mean how to tell her in other means?
Pls tell me if you are nor clear abt my question..
Tnx
I posted earlier..but did not get the answer
Labeo: Sorry, forgot to reply you. Yes, the period date will change permanently, as I said it can happen any time in the next 2 months. Not sure what to tell your mom, maybe you just need to act in front of her and spend some extra time in bathroom. How old are you by the way?
Vaiya I am 17.I am worried because I think my mom can feel my period times.Whatever it may change for many reasons.right?if yes,then pls give me the most acceptable reason what I can say to my mom.And if she took me to a doctor what the doctor can find from checkup.will I be caught???
And one more think,is 2 month delay from now is normal for me?
Will it happen on anytime upto 2 month? Can it be more delayed..3 month or more??
Should I check pregnancy for more sure?or I am ok..
thanx
Labeo: Well this pills shouldn’t be used at such a young age, please don’t take them any more until you’re 21 as it causes massive change in the body — it actually messes up the hormone balance and if used inappropriately can also stop you from becoming a mother which I’m sure you want to be when you grow older. Anyway, I don’t think she’ll take you to a doctor, it is very common to have irregular periods, I had many school friends who used to have it in 2-3 months interval and it gets OK with time and sometimes medication. 2 months that I said is the average time, I’ve heard of cases where it took almost 3 months but that depends on other factors as well. Anyway you’re all safe and you don’t needed to do pregnancy test, just stay relaxed and don’t overthink about and you’ll be all OK. Regarding what to tell your mother — I can’t help with that, maybe if you talk to your female friend they might be able to give you some suggestions. But as I said it’s pretty common to have irregular periods and doctors will only prescribe you mineral/vitamin pills if your mother do takes you to one. There is no plain way for a doctor to understand that you had Emcon, but better skip the visit to avoid trouble. Good luck, and do let me know when you’ve your next happy period. π
Dear Russell vai what is the best time to do sex if we not take any protection,there will be no possibility of getting pregnant??
I mean we don’t want to have a child now, but also we want to feel ourselves..thanx
Gayle: The safest way is using a condom properly, otherwise there is always a chance of getting pregnant. There is something call “safe period” which is the first 7 days of period and day 19 to the start of the next period, but it is only applicable for woman with regular periods and not a full-proof method — there is a risk that pregnancy will occur even intercourse was done during this time. So simply use a condom, and that will do.
Thanx vaiya
I will always be grateful to you.Dont worry will come with more problems:-D
vaiya, ami and amar husbend 07.03.2014 protected sex kori.then unsure thakar karone emcon 1 pill sabon kori.amar period 5.04.2014.then 4 days late.means hocha na.but amr white srub nai & pain asa abar chola jai.continious pain hocha na.now i am safe?ki korbo akta solution diben.plz emmergency………..
Tamanna: 07.03.2014 tarikh e Emcon khawa hoyeche aar period hoyeche 5.04.2014 e? After 1 month? Please clarity the dates first.
sorry, amar 05.03.2014 date means start.3 days chilo.means end hobar por 09.03.2014 date sex kori.ar por emcon 1 khai.10.03.2014 means chilo na.11.03.2014 date abar means start hoy but khub kom blood jaito.2 days chilo.so ai month 5.04.2014 date means date.aj 09.04.2014 pain acha abar chola jai.but means hocha na.so plz advice me,
Tamanna: You’re not pregnant. Period hote deri hobe, time moto hobe na. Eta niye chintar kichu nai. Aro 1 maash deri hote pare.
means hoar ki kono drug acha.plz janaben.r apnar advice ar jonno thnx
Tamanna: No, there is no drug for that. It’ll happen by itself, there is no need to worry.
akjon amak cytomis 200mg tablet eat advice diachilo.apni ki bolan.
Tamanna: That person should be sent to jail for giving you such a bad advice. Unbelievable. Stay away from these sort of drugs.
actually my gf took emcon1 two month ago. if she takes emcom1 this month , will be any problem for her? or will any wrong be for her? tell me please
Shah: First of all do you understand the meaning of emergency? Second of all did you even read my blog post properly?
actually vai my gf does not like condom. you told in ur blog’ emcom1 should not take as regular pill. so what can I do? what should I give her? please tell me. actually we intercourse two or three month after.
Shah: You’re a very lucky person I must say… however for intercourse in every 2/3 months there is no better option then condoms. If Emcom is used in every 2/3 months, it’ll stop working at a time; not to mention all the horrible side-effects she will go through. This is just not the right thing to do if someone cares for her health and body.
Vaiya,Ami khub tension a asi, goto 5/6 din age amar BF er sathe sex kori.pore 12hour er moddhe emcon 1 khai, amar normal period hoy maser 20-22 er tarikher moddhe, but aj 22 tarikh akhon porjonto period er kono simtom dekhtesina, vaiya ami akhon ki korbo?
Vaiya,kisu akta bolen,please please
Vaiya,14/4/13 sex kori bt protection thakar por o sondehe 8 ghontar mathay emcom khai tar 2 din por abr sondehe 1 ta emcon khai, emkon khawar por bomi hoini .normal period date 20-22 tarikh. kintu aj 22 tarikh akhono kono pain ba kisu bujtesina. vaiya ami moha tension a asi. pls kisu ekta reply den.emkon khele ki period derite hote pare???
Tinny Ahmed: 2 din e 2 ta Emcon khawa ekta boro rokom bokami hoyeche… jaihok period next 3/4 din er bhitore howa uchit. Read the previous comments left by others, I answered the same question many times. Good luck.
vaiya,22 tarikh rate amr period suru hoise ager cheye aktu bashi bledding hosce, now am I safe???
bro my gf finished her period yesterday late night .. and we had unprotected sex today …. nd when i went to a to buy a encom 1 the doctor in the shop said that i dnt need the the pill .. she is in safe side because after her period there is seven days time to have unprotected sex and after that if we have unprotected sex .. my gf will get pregnant … so i didnt by the pill and came back home .. bro plzz help me .. because me and my gf is really tensed nd dont kno what to do π !! plz
sorry my gf finished her period day befor yesterday !!
Tinny Ahmed: Yes you’re safe, good luck!
Sam: She’ll indeed get pregnant, unless she takes Emcon 1 as soon as possible — best within 24 hours for optimal protection. And the idiot that gave you wrong advice is surely not a doctor. He’s fool himself and fooled you too.
Hi. I have the same issue as sam had in previous comment. But that was almost a month ago. My wife is due to have her period now. Her boobs hurt for a week now. What should I do now. I also thought we were safe to have intercourse right after her period.
I forgot to mention that she had emcon to have her last period.
Hi I have posted a quesion this morning. But I don’t see it now. I have the same issue as sam in previous comment. Except it happened almost a month ago. She is due to have her period today. And also last time she had taken an emcon to have period. Please let me know what situation I am in and what I can do.Thanks.
Sohen: I don’t have sufficient information for answering you, I need further details. Please check the comments above left by others and ask again.