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What is Plan B?
Plan B (Plan B) is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or failure of other forms of birth control (such as a condom breaking, or failing to take 2 or more birth control pills). Plan B is a female hormone that interferes with ovulation (the release of the egg from the ovary). This medication also causes changes in cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm reaching the uterus and harder for the fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
What is the most important information I should know about Plan B?
Do not use this medication if you are pregnant. Plan B will not terminate a pregnancy has already occurred (the fertilized egg that has stuck to the uterus). Plan B is not for continuous use of birth control and should not be used this way. Talk to your doctor about the different forms of birth control out there. Do not give this medication to anyone younger than 17 years. Contact your doctor for medical advice.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Plan B?
Plan B is not for continuous use of birth control and should not be used this way. Talk to your doctor about the different forms of birth control out there. Do not use Plan B if you are pregnant. Plan B will not terminate a pregnancy has already occurred (the fertilized egg that has stuck to the uterus).
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have diabetes. May not be able to use Plan B, or you may need special tests during treatment.
Plan B can pass into breast milk and may harm the nursing baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medication to anyone younger than 17 years. Contact a physician for advice.
How should I take Plan B?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
The first dose of Plan B must be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex (and not later than 72 hours.) The second dose should be taken 12 hours after the first dose. The time to make yourselves dose is very important to the effectiveness of this medicine.
Immediately call your doctor if you vomit within 1 hour of taking either dose of Plan B. Do not take another dose until you talk with your doctor.
You should receive medical examination within 3 weeks after taking Plan B. The doctor will need to establish that you are not pregnant and this medicine has not caused any harmful effects.
If your period does not occur for 1 week or more past the due date, you may be pregnant. Get a pregnancy test and contact your doctor if you are pregnant. Plan B will not terminate a pregnancy has already occurred. (The fertilized egg has attached to the uterus).
Plan B Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Leave a dose of Plan B increases your risk of becoming pregnant.
Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of Plan B. The hours of use of the dose is very important to the effectiveness of this medicine.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much medicine.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting.
What should I avoid while taking Plan B?
Plan B will not protect transmitted diseases for sex – including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases. Avoid having sex in protection.
What are the possible side effects of Plan B?
Seek emergency medical attention if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor immediately if you have severe pain in your lower stomach or side. This could indicate a tubal pregnancy (a pregnancy that occurs in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus). A tubal pregnancy is a medical emergency.
The less serious side effects may include:
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nausea, diarrhea, or stomach pain;
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dizziness, feeling tired;
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breast pain or tenderness;
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changes in menstrual periods, or
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headache.
What other drugs will affect Plan B?
Before using Plan B medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
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rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane);
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a barbiturate such as amobarbital (Amytal), butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), secobarbital (Seconal), or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton) or
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seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or carbamazepine (Tegretol).
This list is not complete and there may be others that affect Plan B. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, whether prescribed or not. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can i buy Plan B online?
You can buy Plan B online following the links above.
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