Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill

Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill 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.

Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill 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, Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill 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 Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 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.

• Emergency contraception

• If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Duly Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 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.