Indications/Uses
Postinor-2 tablet is an emergency contraceptive preparation that can prevent contraception if it is taken within 72 hours following unprotected intercourse.
The administration of Postinor-2 as an emergency contraceptive is recommended in the following cases:
If no contraceptive measure of any kind was taken during intercourse; If the applied contraceptive measure cannot be considered reliable, i.e. tear or slip inappropriate use of condom; disposition or tear or premature removal of diaphragm or pessary; unsuccessfully interrupted coitus; erroneous calculation of fertile days in case of periodic abstinence; in case of IUD loss or removal; omitting the ingestion of 3 or more hormonal contraceptive tablets to be taken regularly

Dosage/Direction for Use
One Postinor-2 tablet should be ingested within 72 hours following intercourse and another one 12 hours after taking the first tablet.
According to data of clinical studies, it is advisable to take the first tablet within 48 hours (but not later than 72 hours) after intercourse, since the efficacy of the preparation decreases if more than 48 hours elapse between intercourse and drug ingestion. Postinor-2 tablet may be used at any time within the menstrual cycle.
If vomiting occurs within 2 hours after drug intake, the dose must be repeated.
No more than 4 tablets may be taken per month.

Warnings
Use with utmost care in case of asthma, heart failure, hypertension, migraine, epilepsy, renal impairment, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, depression and in case of existing or former thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic diseases or stroke.
The preparation may be used exclusively in the above mentioned emergency cases; it is not appropriate for regular use.
For emergency post-coital use only. Not for routine contraceptive use. Pregnancy should be excluded before use.
Repeated use may cause disruption of normal menstrual cycle and irregular bleeding.