How To Take Emergency Contraceptive? With Or Without Food?

Emergency contraceptives, including those containing Levonorgestrel 1.5mg are typically taken orally as a single-dose treatment. Here’s how to take them:

1. Take it as soon as possible: Emergency contraceptives are most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. The sooner you take it, the better it works. It’s designed to prevent pregnancy before it occurs.

2. Swallow the pill: You should swallow the pill whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the pill before taking it.

3. With or without food: Emergency contraceptives can be taken with or without food. Taking it with a meal or a snack may help reduce the chances of experiencing nausea, which is a potential side effect. However, taking it on an empty stomach is also acceptable if you don’t have access to food immediately.

4. Take it at any time of day: You can take the emergency contraceptive at any time of day or night. There’s no specific requirement regarding the time of day you should take it.

5. Vomiting within two hours: If you vomit within two hours of taking the pill, it may not be fully effective. In such cases, consider taking another dose.