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Can Primolut Be Used As An Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2014
Question: I had unprotected sex. I have a packet of primolut. Can I use this as emergency contraception?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyashree.B (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer: primolut n can't be used Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Ideally emergency contraceptive pill like ipill to be used. Can be used Upto 72 hours after unprotected coitus. If not available then you can take oral contraceptive pills. 2 tablet immediately and 2 after 12 hours though there may be some nausea. Primolut n cannot be used as it is a different drug Hope this helps solve your query. Please write back if you have more query. Thanks Dr Bhagyashree
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Can Primolut Be Used As An Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

Brief Answer: primolut n can't be used Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Ideally emergency contraceptive pill like ipill to be used. Can be used Upto 72 hours after unprotected coitus. If not available then you can take oral contraceptive pills. 2 tablet immediately and 2 after 12 hours though there may be some nausea. Primolut n cannot be used as it is a different drug Hope this helps solve your query. Please write back if you have more query. Thanks Dr Bhagyashree