ECee2 also known as E2 contains the active ingredient levonorgestrel. It is 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 or contraceptive failure. It can be used:
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After a sexual assault or rape
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When a condom breaks or a diaphragm slips out of place
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When a woman forgets to take birth control pills
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When you have sex and do not use any birth control
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When any method of birth control is not used correctly
Direction for use
One tablet of Ecee 2 should be taken orally within 72hours after an unprotected intercourse. The second should be taken 12hours after the first dose.
Ecee 2 can be used any time during the menstrual cycle.
Precaution
Before using Ecee 2 inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases(e.g. venous or arterial thrombosis, circulatory system disease, liver disease) and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, Hiv, ectopic pregnancy, menstrual bleeding, upcoming surgery etc.