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What Are The Side Effects Of Postpone 72?

I had an unprotected sex with my gf, and I dont know anything about this contraceptive pills, we both were afraid of pregnancy so I brought her this postpone 72 pack I dont know anything about its dosage or side effects. Could u guide me on its dosage, is one tablet enough? And what about its side effects?
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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Hello,
I appreciate that you are anxious to know about postpone 72 and i would like to tell you that you must know everything about any medications that you are taking or giving others.
Postpone 72 is progesterone only pills which contains levonorgesterol and it is an emergency contraceptive pill. It must be taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex to have its optimum effect. Usually within 72 hours of unprotected sex, you can take this tablet, after that its efficacy will be decreased. Only one tablet of 1.5 mg is sufficient to have its effect.
Side effects are usually very rare, but in some females, heavy bleeding can occur after taking this tablet. Minor side effects like nausea, vomitting and dizziness can also occur in some females.
So don't take tension,if tablet is taken within 72 hours of sex and be safe well before during next such encounter.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Postpone 72?

Hello, I appreciate that you are anxious to know about postpone 72 and i would like to tell you that you must know everything about any medications that you are taking or giving others. Postpone 72 is progesterone only pills which contains levonorgesterol and it is an emergency contraceptive pill. It must be taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex to have its optimum effect. Usually within 72 hours of unprotected sex, you can take this tablet, after that its efficacy will be decreased. Only one tablet of 1.5 mg is sufficient to have its effect. Side effects are usually very rare, but in some females, heavy bleeding can occur after taking this tablet. Minor side effects like nausea, vomitting and dizziness can also occur in some females. So don t take tension,if tablet is taken within 72 hours of sex and be safe well before during next such encounter.