Uses of Cerciorate

Cerciorat drug belongs to the group of hormones and hormones with the main ingredient being the active ingredient Levonorgestrel 1.5mg. The main use of the pill is to prevent pregnancy for 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
Cerciorat is a product of the manufacturer Laboratorios Leon Farma, S.A - SPAIN, manufactured in the form of round white tablets with two convex white sides engraved with the letter C and one side with the number 1. in a box of 1 blister x 1 tablet.

The emergency contraceptive Cerciorat can be used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse or unprotected intercourse.
Mechanism of action of the drug:
The drug stops ovulation. Prevents sperm from reaching an egg once the egg has been released. Prevents a fertilized egg from attaching to the wall of the uterus for implantation.

You should take a pill as soon as possible, especially within 12 hours and no later than 72 hours after intercourse without using birth control. If you vomit about 3 hours after taking the pill, you need to take another pill right away.
After using Cerciorat emergency contraceptive pill, you should use birth control methods such as wearing condoms, cervical cap, diaphragm, spermicide, .. until the next period starts. follow. The use of Cerciorat is not contraindicated for the continued use of oral contraceptives.
If you have taken an enzyme inducer within the previous 4 weeks or so, you need to use emergency contraception which is a non-hormonal method, for example you can have an IUD inserted.
For some women who cannot or do not intend to have an IUD inserted, a double dose of Levonorgestrel can be taken (ie 3000mcg within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse). .
Cerciorat should not be used in women of childbearing age. The drug is intended for use in menstruating women only, but is not recommended in non-menstrual women under 16 years of age.
When you overdose Cerciorat can cause nausea or vaginal bleeding. Currently, there is no specific antidote, conventional measures only treat symptoms.

Cerciorat drug should not be used in the following cases:
You have a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to Levonorgestrel or any of its ingredients. Having severe liver disease You are pregnant.

Cerciorate medicine when combined with some of the following drugs can affect the effectiveness of the drug such as:
Barbiturates or Primidon, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine (medicines for epilepsy). Drugs Rifampicin, Rifabutin to treat tuberculosis. Ritonavir is used to treat HIV infection. Griseofulvin is used to treat fungal infections. Hypericum perforatum are herbs containing St John's grass. Postinor 1 may increase the toxicity of Cyclosporin (an immunosuppressant) by inhibiting the metabolism of Cyclosporin. Drugs that induce liver enzymes, drugs that induce CYP3A4 enzymes.

Immediately inform your doctor about the effects that you may experience while using Cerciorat medicine.
The most common side effect is nausea or vomiting after taking the drug. Menstrual cycles may be temporarily disrupted. However, most women will have a normal menstrual cycle. In addition, you may also have spotting bleeding during the time after taking the drug. If your period is more than 5 days late (should exclude the possibility of pregnancy) or your period is heavier/less than usual, contact your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible. Lower abdominal pain, breast tenderness, headache, diarrhea, dizziness or fatigue are possible symptoms of Cerciorat. However, these symptoms should subside after a few days. Some other very rare side effects such as: skin redness, urticaria, pelvic pain, itching, dysmenorrhea, facial edema.

If you are experiencing any of the conditions listed below, you need to tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Cerciorat medicine.
Your period is late, or your last period is not as it should be. Since your last period, if you have had sex but have not used any contraception for more than 72 hours, it is possible that conception has occurred, so your use of the pill will no longer work. If you have a certain intestinal disease, affecting the digestion of food. Severe liver failure. People with hereditary problems of galactose or lactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take Cerciorate. Cerciorat is not a regular contraceptive and is suitable only as an emergency measure to prevent conception. In addition, using emergency contraception is not a substitute for measures to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Women should use long-term contraception when repeating emergency contraception. If you are pregnant, do not take Cerciorat. Although the drug does not cause miscarriage, it still needs to be used with caution. If your last period is more than 5 days late or your period is more or less than usual, you should ask your doctor to check if you are pregnant. If you are taking Cerciorat and you are still pregnant, you should see your doctor for an examination and checkup. Although there is no evidence that the drug will harm an unborn baby, an ectopic pregnancy can occur. Therefore, it is very important to see your doctor if you experience severe abdominal pain after taking Levonorgestrel or if you have had tubal surgery, a history of ectopic pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease. It has been reported that very small amounts of the active ingredient Levonorgestrel may pass into breast milk. There's not enough data to prove it's harmful to babies, but if you want to be on the safe side, you can take it right after a feed and don't breastfeed for at least about 8 hours. Cerciorat is an emergency contraceptive pill for 72 hours after sex. The active ingredient in the drug is Levonorgestrel. To ensure effective use and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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