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Mela-One

Emergency Pills

Mela-One

Mela-One is a hormonal oral contraceptive tablet that can be used as emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Mela-One is made from synthetic progestin, which is similar to the naturally occurring hormone progesterone. Each pack of Mela-One contains a single blister of one uncoated tablet of Levonorgestrel 1.5mg.

Effectiveness

Effectiveness depends on the user: For optimal efficacy, Mela-One should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex or a known or suspected contraceptive failure.

Mela-One is not indicated for routine use. It is not effective as a regular method of contraception and is suitable only as an emergency contraceptive.

Protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS: None

Who can use Mela One

Any woman can use emergency oral contraception if she is not already pregnant within the stipulated time period

Who Can’t use Mela One

Women with

  • A known or suspected pregnancy,
  • Hypersensitivity to Levonorgestrel,
  • Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding,
  • Severely decreased liver function, and
  • Women who have had unprotected intercourse more than 72 hours previously

Side Effects

  • Changes in bleeding patterns including:
    • Slight irregular bleeding a few days after taking Mela-One
    • Monthly bleeding that starts earlier or later than expected
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Breast tenderness