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When an ipill should be taken after an unprotected sex and what are the side effects of taking an ipill.
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1.One tablet of I Pill to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex to avoid It is a single tablet containing 1.5 mg of Levo norgestrol. One tablet to be 2.Efficacy within 24 hours-95%, within 24-48 hrs-85%, within 48-72 hrs-58%. 3.If there is vomiting within 3 hours repeat one more pill. 4.Do pregnancy test if period is delayed by more than seven days from due date or 28 days after taking the pill 5.Side effect- a) delayed menses, flu like symptoms, b) fatigue/headache/dizziness/breast tenderness/ c) vaginal bleeding/spotting within 7 days d) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramp.
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