Is M-pill The Same As I-pill?

Posted on Sat, 15 Apr 2017

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Sat, 15 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : Took m pill after sex . Pharmist said m pill and i pill are the same . Took after 3 hrs of sex . Will it work

Answered by Dr. Khushboo Priya (3 minutes later)

Hi, I think it will work.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Khushboo Priya (11 minutes later)

Is m pill same as i pill ??

Answered by Dr. Khushboo Priya (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HealthcareMagic.

M pill is same as I pill. Both of them contains levonorgestrel 1.5mg. It acts as an emergency contraceptive pill by delaying ovulation and preventing fertilization. You should take it within 72 hours of contact.

In my opinion, if you don't want the pregnancy, use a different contraceptive method like oral contraceptive pills or condoms. Taking the emergency pill at frequent intervals can cause damage to ovaries and hormonal imbalances.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query, I'll be happy to help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee