Postinor-2 Dosage/Direction for Use

Posology: Two tablets should be taken together, as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics under Actions).
If vomiting occurs within three hours of taking the tablets, another two tablets should be taken immediately.
Women who have used enzyme-inducing drugs during the last 4 weeks and need emergency contraception are recommended to use a non-hormonal EC, i.e. Cu-IUD or take a double dose of levonorgestrel (i.e. 4 tablets of 750 micrograms taken together) for those women unable or unwilling to use Cu-IUD (see Interactions).
Levonorgestrel can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle unless menstrual bleeding is overdue.
After using emergency contraception it is recommended to use a local barrier method (e.g. condom, diaphragm, spermicide, cervical cap) until the next menstrual period starts. The use of levonorgestrel does not contraindicate the continuation of regular hormonal contraception.
Paediatric population: There is no relevant use of levonorgestrel for children of prepubertal age in the indication emergency contraception.
Route of Administration: For oral administration.