{"product_id":"lencya-30-mg-1-film-coated-tablet","title":"Lencya 30 mg - 1 film-coated tablet","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLencya is a contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failure of the contraceptive method. For example:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have had unprotected sexual intercourse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your partner's condom broke, slipped or came off completely, or if you forgot to use a condom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have not taken your birth control pill as recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should take the tablet as soon as possible after sexual intercourse, but no later than 5 days (120 hours) afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is because sperm can survive in your body for up to 5 days after intercourse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medicine is suitable for all women of childbearing age, including teenagers. You can take the tablet at any point in the menstrual cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLencya is not effective if you are already pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your period is late, there is a possibility that you are pregnant. If your period is late or if you experience symptoms of pregnancy (heavy breasts, morning sickness), contact a doctor or other healthcare professional before taking the tablet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have unprotected sex after taking the tablet, you can still become pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can become pregnant at any point in your cycle if you have unprotected sex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLencya is not suitable for regular contraception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are not using a regular method of contraception, talk to your doctor or nurse to choose a method that is right for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Lencya works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLencya contains the active ingredient ulipristal acetate, which changes the effect of the natural hormone progesterone, which is necessary for ovulation. As a result, this medicine delays ovulation. Emergency contraception is not effective in all cases: about 2 in 100 women who take this medicine will still become pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medicine is a contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy from occurring. If you are already pregnant, it will not terminate the existing pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmergency contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly condoms can protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. This medicine does not protect against HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, syphilis). If you have any concerns, contact your healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLencya must not be taken if you are allergic to ulipristal acetate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTell your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including non-prescription or herbal medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome medicines can make Lencya less effective. If you have taken any of the following medicines within the last 4 weeks, Lencya may be less suitable for you. Your doctor may prescribe another type of (non-hormonal) emergency contraception, such as: B. a copper spiral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines used to treat epilepsy (for example primidone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, fosphenytoin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine and barbiturates)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines used to treat tuberculosis (for example rifampicin, rifabutin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines used to treat HIV infection (ritonavir, efavirenz, nevirapine)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicines used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eherbal medicines containing St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore taking Lencya, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking (or have recently taken) one or more of the medicines listed above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your period is late, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional before taking this medicine, or take a pregnancy test to make sure you are not already pregnant (see Warnings and Pregnancy section). Precautions\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medicine is a contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy from occurring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are already pregnant, taking it will not terminate the existing pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you become pregnant despite taking this medicine, there is no evidence that it will affect your pregnancy. However, be sure to consult your doctor. As with any pregnancy, the doctor will examine whether the pregnancy is not occurring outside the uterine cavity. This is particularly important if you experience severe abdominal (stomach) pain or bleeding, or if you have previously had a pregnancy outside the uterine cavity, had surgery on the fallopian tubes, or had a long-term (chronic) infection of the genitals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you become pregnant despite taking Lencya, ask your doctor to register your pregnancy in an official database. You can also enter this information yourself at www.ulipristal-pregnancy-registry.com. Your information will be treated confidentially, meaning no one will know that this information came from you. By sharing your information, you will help other women understand the safety and risks of Lencya during pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreast-feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are taking this medicine while you are breast-feeding, do not breast-feed your child for one week after taking this medicine. During this period, you are advised to express breast milk to stimulate and maintain milk production, but to dispose of it. The effects on the child of breast-feeding during the first week after taking this medicine are not known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medicine has no effect on your ability to have children in the future. If you have unprotected sex after taking this medicine, it will not prevent a possible pregnancy. Therefore, it is important that you use condoms until your next period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to start or continue a regular method of contraception after taking this medicine, you can do so, but please use additional condoms until your next period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriving and using machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarning: This medicine may impair the ability to react and drive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome women experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision and\/or loss of concentration after taking this medicine (see section 4). If you experience these symptoms, you should not drive a motor vehicle or use machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as discussed with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. If you are unsure, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to take the Lencya tablet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a tablet as soon as possible and no more than 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure. Do not delay taking the tablets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can take the tablet at any time during your menstrual cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can take the tablet at any time of the day and before, with or after a meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are taking any of the medicines that can make Lencya less effective (see section 2 above, “What should you consider before taking Lencya?”) or if you have taken any of these medicines in the past 4 weeks, Lencya may be less effective for you. Before taking Lencya, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor may prescribe another (non-hormonal) type of emergency contraception, such as: B. a copper spiral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you vomit after taking Lencya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you vomit (vomit) within 3 hours of taking the Lencya tablet, take a second tablet as soon as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have sex again after taking Lencya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have unprotected sex again after taking the tablet, this will not prevent pregnancy. For this reason, you should use condoms every time you have sex after taking the tablet until your next period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your next period is delayed after taking Lencya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter taking the tablet, it is normal for your next period to be delayed by a few days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, if your period is delayed for more than 7 days, if it is unusually light or unusually heavy, or if you experience symptoms such as abdominal (stomach) pain, breast tenderness, vomiting or nausea, there is a possibility that you may be pregnant are. In this case, take a pregnancy test immediately. If you are pregnant, be sure to consult your doctor (see “Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility” section).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Some symptoms such as breast tenderness and abdominal (stomach) pain, vomiting (vomiting), nausea (feeling sick) can also be signs of pregnancy. If you miss your period and experience the symptoms described after taking Lencya, take a pregnancy test (see section 2 “Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNausea, abdominal (stomach) pain or discomfort in the stomach area, vomiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMenstrual pain, pelvic pain, breast tenderness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadaches, dizziness, mood swings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuscle pain, back pain, fatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiarrhea, heartburn, flatulence, dry mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding, heavy\/prolonged periods, premenstrual syndrome, vaginal inflammation or discharge, decreased or increased libido\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot flashes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanges in appetite, emotional disturbances, anxiety, general physical restlessness, sleep disturbances, sleepiness, migraines, vision problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfluenza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcne, rash, itching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFever, chills, feeling sick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePain or itching in the genital area, pain during intercourse, shedding of an ovarian cyst, unusually light periods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoss of concentration, dizziness, shaking, confusion, fainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunusual feeling in the eyes, red eye, sensitivity to light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry throat, impaired sense of taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeling thirsty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallergic reactions such as skin rash, hives or facial swelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active ingredient is ulipristal acetate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach tablet contains 30 milligrams of ulipristal acetate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other ingredients are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTablet core: lactose monohydrate, pre-gelatinized starch (corn), sodium starch glycolate (type A), magnesium stearate (E 470b).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTablet coating: hypromellose (E 464), hydroxypropylcellulose (E 463), stearic acid ( E 570), talc (E 553b), titanium dioxide (E 171)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsually ships out within 3-4 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Gepo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54936110825815,"sku":null,"price":69.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/0918\/6135\/files\/20869.png?v=1788806705","url":"https:\/\/drgepo.com\/products\/lencya-30-mg-1-film-coated-tablet","provider":"Dr. Gepo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}