Pilem

Pilem is an emergency contraceptive pill used up to 72 hours after unprotected intimate contact to avoid pregnancy when conception is suspected. The active principle of Pilem is levonorgestrel.

Pilem is also called the morning-after pill and is produced by the pharmaceutical company União Química.

Indications of Pilem

Pilem is indicated as an emergency contraceptive, intended to prevent pregnancy when no contraceptive was used or in cases where it is suspected that it has failed.

Price of Pilem

The price of Pilem varies between 7 and 11 reais.

How to use Pilem

The mode of use of Pilem consists of taking 1 tablet as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. The 2nd tablet should be taken 12 hours after taking the 1st tablet.

It is recommended to consult the doctor in the 3rd week after treatment with Pilem.

Pilem Side Effects

The side effects of Pilem may be nausea, vomiting, irregular uterine bleeding, headache and dizziness.

Caution: if vomiting occurs within 2 hours of dosing, the dose should be repeated.

Pilem contraindications

Pilem is contraindicated in patients with confirmed pregnancy and in cases of liver disease, jaundice, ovarian, uterine or breast cancer and undiagnosed vaginal bleeding.

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