{"product_id":"postinor-2-tablets","title":"Postinor-2 Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePostinor-2 Tablets\u003c\/b\u003e (commonly known in Kenya as \u003cb\u003eP2\u003c\/b\u003e) is an emergency contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure. It contains the active hormonal ingredient \u003cb\u003elevonorgestrel (0.75 mg)\u003c\/b\u003e and is designed strictly for occasional, emergency use rather than a regular method of birth control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Take It (Dosage \u0026amp; Timing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Dose\u003c\/b\u003e: Take the first 750 mcg tablet \u003cb\u003eas soon as possible\u003c\/b\u003e, preferably within 12 to 24 hours, and no later than \u003cb\u003e72 hours (3 days)\u003c\/b\u003e after unprotected sex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Dose\u003c\/b\u003e: Take the second 750 mcg tablet exactly \u003cb\u003e12 hours after\u003c\/b\u003e the first dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVomiting Caution\u003c\/b\u003e: If you vomit within \u003cb\u003e2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e of taking either tablet, you must consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately to get a replacement dose, as the medication may not have been absorbed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEfficacy Rates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pill works primarily by delaying or preventing ovulation. Its effectiveness drops significantly the longer you wait to take it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWithin 24 hours\u003c\/b\u003e: 95% effective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBetween 24 to 48 hours\u003c\/b\u003e: 85% effective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBetween 48 to 72 hours\u003c\/b\u003e: 58% effective \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Safety \u0026amp; Health Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo STI Protection\u003c\/b\u003e: Postinor-2 \u003cb\u003edoes not\u003c\/b\u003e protect against HIV\/AIDS or other sexually transmitted infections. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e: You may experience brief nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headaches, or dizziness. Your next menstrual period may also arrive slightly early or late.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Test\u003c\/b\u003e: Take a home pregnancy test if your period is delayed by more than \u003cb\u003e7 days\u003c\/b\u003e, or if it has been more than 3 weeks since you took the medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47635034767660,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/p2.jpg?v=1746769175","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/postinor-2-tablets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}