Leedoz 72 Tablet
Product introduction
Leedoz 72 Tablet is an effective contraceptive option used by women to avoid an unintended or unwanted pregnancy. It is usually used after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure (where the contraceptive method was broken/slipped/missed). It must not be used as a regular contraceptive method.
Leedoz 72 Tablet comes as a single tablet or dose which can be taken with or without food. It must be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after the first episode of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure has occurred. It works primarily by preventing or delaying the release of an egg from the ovary (also known as ovulation), and therefore, the sooner it is used the better.
Overall, Leedoz 72 Tablet is well tolerated. However, like all medicines, it can have some side effects too, but these generally do not last more than 1-2 days and not everyone using it may experience these. The most common side effects may include nausea, irregular bleeding before the next period, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, and headache. If you experience any side effect that persists or is worrying you, consult your doctor immediately.
Before taking Leedoz 72 Tablet, check to ensure that you are not already pregnant, haven't missed your period or your period is not delayed by more than 7 days, or is not already more than 72 hours (3 days) since the first episode of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. If any of the above mentioned is true, consult your doctor immediately.
Uses of Leedoz Tablet
Benefits of Leedoz Tablet
In Emergency contraception
Leedoz 72 Tablet offers a safe and effective option for preventing unintended pregnancy. It is widely accessible and easy to use, making it a convenient choice for women seeking emergency contraception. Unlike some contraceptive methods, Leedoz 72 Tablet can be taken at any time during the monthly cycle and does not require a physical examination or a prescription. It can also be used by women who cannot use oral contraceptive pills due to contraindications. Leedoz 72 Tablet contains relatively fewer hormones compared to regular contraceptive pills, reducing the potential for metabolic effects over time. Additionally, its short exposure duration minimizes the risk of fetal malformations or congenital defects, and it does not increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Side effects of Leedoz Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Leedoz
- Nausea
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Lower abdominal pain
- Tiredness
- Headache
How to use Leedoz Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Leedoz 72 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Leedoz Tablet works
Leedoz 72 Tablet is a progestin-only, levonorgestrel-containing emergency contraceptive pill. It works primarily by preventing or delaying the release of an egg from the ovary (a process known as ovulation). Hence, the sooner it is taken the better.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leedoz 72 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Leedoz 72 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Leedoz 72 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Nonhormonal contraceptives is preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
Nonhormonal contraceptives is preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Leedoz 72 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Leedoz 72 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Leedoz 72 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Leedoz 72 Tablet, you will need to take it again as the medication may not be absorbed by your body. If you continue to vomit, consult a doctor immediately for advice.
- It must not be used as a regular method of contraception, and should only be used in case of an emergency.
- If your period is delayed by more than a week, take a pregnancy test.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Progesterone Congeners
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Progestins (Second generation)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Leedoz with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Orlistat may reduce blood levels of Levonorgestrel.
watch out for severe diarrhea when taking Levonorgestrel and Orlistat concurrently. Your doctor may recommend you to use barrie
Ulipristal acetate may reduce efficacy of Levonorgestrel.
It is recommended not to take Levonorgestrel with food within 12 days of stopping Levonorgestrel and to use barrier metho
Darunavir may reduce blood levels of Levonorgestrel.
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
If taken together, Levonorgestrel may decrease the absorption of Atazanavir.
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Levonorgestrel may raise blood levels of the active form of Indinavir.
If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Leedoz Tablet for?
Emergency con*
100%
*Emergency contraception
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Leedoz 72 Tablet?
Bloating
100%
FAQs
What is Leedoz 72 Tablet?
It is an emergency contraceptive tablet which is used in case of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
When is it appropriate to take Leedoz 72 Tablet tablet?
You should take it only in emergency situations such as unprotected sex, contraceptive failure (eg. broken condom) or irregular use of your birth control pills.
How should I take Leedoz 72 Tablet?
Take one tablet as soon as possible, not later than 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
How effective is Leedoz 72 Tablet?
The sooner you take it, the more effective it is. Leedoz 72 Tablet significantly reduces your chances of becoming pregnant if used within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
What are the side effects of Leedoz 72 Tablet?
It is almost safe for all women. Some common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache and lower abdominal pain may occur. Your breasts may become more tender than usual. There is a possibility of unexpected vaginal bleeding, but this should clear up by the time you get your next period. Your periods may become irregular. Go for a pregnancy test if they are delayed by more than a week.
Can I take Leedoz 72 Tablet during breastfeeding?
Yes, it is safe during breastfeeding. It is unlikely to cause any significant effect on milk quantity that can affect the infant adversely.
How often can I use Leedoz 72 Tablet?
It can be taken more than once in a month but it is advised only for emergency contraception. Keep using regular contraception like condoms, regular birth control pills, IUDs etc. for avoiding unwanted pregnancy.
Is a pregnancy test required after taking Leedoz 72 Tablet?
Although Leedoz 72 Tablet significantly reduces your chances of pregnancy, if your periods are delayed by more than a week, a pregnancy test is recommended. However, if you decide on continuing the pregnancy, you may do so as Leedoz 72 Tablet does not work if pregnancy has already been established. It will not cause harm to the foetus.
Can Leedoz 72 Tablet be taken for regular birth control?
No, it is not indicated for regular birth control. It is used only as an emergency measure after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Can Leedoz 72 Tablet protect against Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) and HIV / AIDS?
No, it does not offer any protection from HIV / AIDS or other Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs). You can use condoms to protect yourself from STDs and HIV / AIDS.
What is the difference between 'emergency contraceptive pill' and 'abortion pill'?
Pregnancy starts once the fertilized egg gets attached to the lining of the uterus (womb). Abortion pills contain medicine, which hinders the development of a pregnancy after it has occurred and also alters the character of the womb lining in a way that the fertilized egg gets detached, hence causing abortion. On the other hand, emergency contraceptive pills like Leedoz 72 Tablet contain female hormones which delay the release of egg or prevent movement of sperm towards the egg. This prevents fertilization and hence pregnancy. Leedoz 72 Tablet does not have any effect on a fertilized egg and hence does not cause abortion.
Is Leedoz 72 Tablet effective if frequent acts of intercourse have occurred in a short duration of time?
Yes. It is effective if you have had several acts of intercourse in a short span of time. However, it is important that these acts have occurred within 72 hours before taking Leedoz 72 Tablet. Also, since there is a chance of unintended pregnancy after frequent acts of unprotected sex in the same cycle, it is advisable to use a barrier contraceptive method (e.g. condom) until the next period even after using Leedoz 72 Tablet.
What is Leedoz 72 Tablet?
It is an emergency contraceptive pill which is used in case of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, to prevent an unintended or unwanted pregnancy.
When is it appropriate to take Leedoz 72 Tablet tablet?
You should take it only in emergency situations such as unprotected sex (no contraceptive use), contraceptive failure (e.g. broken condom), or irregular use of your birth control pills.
How should I take Leedoz 72 Tablet?
Take one tablet as soon as possible, not later than 72 hours (3 days) after the first episode of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
How effective is Leedoz 72 Tablet?
Leedoz 72 Tablet significantly reduces your chances of becoming pregnant if used within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. The sooner you take it, the more effective it is.
What are the side effects of Leedoz 72 Tablet?
It is almost safe for all women. Some common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache and lower abdominal pain may occur. Your breasts may become more tender than usual. There is a possibility of unexpected vaginal bleeding, but this should clear up by the time you get your next period. Your periods may become irregular. Go for a pregnancy test if they are delayed by more than a week.
Can I take Leedoz 72 Tablet during breastfeeding?
Yes, it is safe during breastfeeding. It is unlikely to cause any significant effect on milk quantity that can affect the infant adversely.
How often can I use Leedoz 72 Tablet?
It can be taken more than once in a month but it is advised only for emergency contraception. Keep using regular contraception like condoms, regular birth control pills, IUDs etc. for avoiding unwanted pregnancy.
Is a pregnancy test required after taking Leedoz 72 Tablet?
Although Leedoz 72 Tablet significantly reduces your chances of pregnancy, if your periods are delayed by more than a week, a pregnancy test is recommended. However, if you decide on continuing the pregnancy, you may do so as Leedoz 72 Tablet does not work if pregnancy has already been established. It will not cause harm to the foetus.
Can Leedoz 72 Tablet be taken for regular birth control?
No, it is not indicated for regular birth control. It is used only as an emergency measure after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Can Leedoz 72 Tablet protect against Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) and HIV / AIDS?
No, it does not offer any protection from HIV / AIDS or other Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs). You can use condoms to protect yourself from STDs and HIV / AIDS.
What is the difference between 'emergency contraceptive pill' and 'abortion pill'?
Pregnancy starts once the fertilized egg gets attached to the lining of the uterus (womb). Abortion pills contain medicine, which hinders the development of a pregnancy after it has occurred and also alters the character of the womb lining in a way that the fertilized egg gets detached, hence causing abortion. On the other hand, emergency contraceptive pills like Leedoz 72 Tablet contain female hormones which delay the release of egg or prevent movement of sperm towards the egg. This prevents fertilization and hence pregnancy. Leedoz 72 Tablet does not have any effect on a fertilized egg and hence does not cause abortion.
Is Leedoz 72 Tablet effective if frequent acts of intercourse have occurred in a short duration of time?
Yes. It is effective if you have had several acts of intercourse in a short span of time. However, it is important that these acts have occurred within 72 hours before taking Leedoz 72 Tablet. Also, since there is a chance of unintended pregnancy after frequent acts of unprotected sex in the same cycle, it is advisable to use a barrier contraceptive method (e.g. condom) until the next period even after using Leedoz 72 Tablet.
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