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Escapelle® is used for emergency postcoital oral contraception.
1 tab not later than 72 hr after unprotected intercourse.
May be taken with or without food.
Escapelle® is best stored at room temperature away from direct light and moisture. To prevent drug damage, you should not store Escapelle® in the bathroom or the freezer. There may be different brands of Escapelle® that may have different storage needs. It is important to always check the product package for instructions on storage, or ask your pharmacist. For safety, you should keep all medicines away from children and pets.
You should not flush Escapelle® down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. It is important to properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Before using this drug, tell your doctor if:
Escapelle® is contraindicated for pregnancy.
Nausea, fatigue, lower abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding disturbances may occur when using this drug.
Not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about a side-effect, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Escapelle® may interact with other drugs that you are currently taking, which can change how your drug works or increase your risk for serious side effects. To avoid any potential drug interactions, you should keep a list of all the drugs you are using (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. For your safety, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any drugs without your doctor’s approval.
Products that may interact with this drug are barbiturates (including primidone), phenytoin, carbamazepine, St. John’s wort, rifampicin, ritonavir, rifabutin, griseofulvin, Cyclosporin.
Escapelle® may interact with food or alcohol by altering the way the drug works or increase the risk for serious side effects. Please discuss with your doctor or pharmacist any potential food or alcohol interactions before using this drug.
Escapelle® may interact with your health condition. This interaction may worsen your health condition or alter the way the drug works. It is important to always let your doctor and pharmacist know all the health conditions you currently have.
The information provided is not a substitute for any medical advice. You should ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using Escapelle® (levonorgestrel).
1 tab not later than 72 hr after unprotected intercourse.
The dosage has not been established in pediatric patients. It may be unsafe for your child. It is always important to fully understand the safety of the drug before using. Please consult with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Escapelle® is available in the following dosage forms and strengths:
In case of an emergency or an overdose, call your local emergency services or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you miss a dose of Escapelle®, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose.
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