What is p2 used for?

Postinor-2 is an emergency contraceptive only. Postinor-2 is not intended as a regular method of contraception. It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.

Does Option 2 cause spotting?

You may have some blood spotting a few days after taking this medicine. If the bleeding continues for more than 1 week, check with your doctor right away. This medicine may make your next monthly period later than expected by a few days.

Can salt and water stop pregnancy?

Salt and Water commonly used as emergency contraception by our study group said to be taken within 5 min of unprotected sex has not been shown by any study to be effective in preventing pregnancy.

How is postinor used?

Postinor-2, commonly known as the morning-after pill, is used only as an emergency contraceptive. It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected intercourse. It is not used as a regular, long-term method of contraception.

Is it safe to take the two tablets of postinor 2 at once?

First pill must be taken as soon as possible (within 72 hours) of unprotected sex and another one pill was to be taken after 12 hours from the first pill. To ensure the effectiveness of this pills, please follow the guidelines. Do not take 2 pills at the same time.

Can postinor-2 be taken at once?

An emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse – failure or incorrect use of a regular contraceptive, after rape or incest. You can either take both the tablets together or take one tablet and take the other one 12 hours later.

What if I take the second postinor pill late?

Postinor-2 has an 85\% chance of preventing pregnancy. If taken within 24 hours, there is a 95\% chance of preventing pregnancy. If taken after 48-72 hours, there is a 58\% chance. It is not known whether it is effective if taken more than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.