Means "Escapel" is a postcoital contraceptive. The active substance is levonorgestrel. The drug has a pronounced antiestrogenic and gestagenic effect. The tool helps to slow down ovulation if sexual contact occurs in the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle (at a time when fertilization is most likely). The drug Escapel provokes a regression of endometrial proliferation. In this regard, implantation of a fertilized egg is prevented. If the implantation has taken place, the tool is ineffective.
The contraceptive effect is reduced in accordance with the increase in the time that has passed after sexual intercourse.
In recommended dosages, the Escapel drug (reviews of several experts confirm this) does not significantly affect carbohydrate, fat metabolism, as well as the factors responsible for blood coagulation.
The probability of pregnancy is 1.1%.
After oral administration, the active substance undergoes complete and rapid absorption from the digestive tract. The maximum concentration is detected after two hours.
Gastrointestinal pathologies complicated by absorption disorder lower the level of absorption of the drug. This, in turn, can affect the degree of its effectiveness.
The drug is prescribed in a dosage of one and a half milligrams (1 tablet) during the first ninety-six hours after sexual contact.
Means "Escapel" (reviews of experts are unequivocal in this) should not be taken with jaundice (including history), diseases of the biliary tract or liver, during puberty. Do not prescribe the drug during pregnancy. If necessary, take the pill during lactation, feeding should be suspended for thirty-six hours. Pregnancy is also a contraindication to the use of the Escapel drug.
Side effects of the drug are manifested in the form of pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen, dizziness, and a feeling of tiredness. The drug may cause headache, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. When taking Escapel (reviews of some patients confirm this), a menstrual cycle may occur, which manifests itself as a delay in menstruation. As practice shows, the delay occurs no more than five to seven days.
The drug "Escapel" (reviews of doctors indicate this) is not a substitute for regular contraception. The product is intended only for emergency protection against unwanted pregnancy. Experts recommend that after taking the drug regular contraception with barrier contraceptives before menstruation begins, or continue taking oral hormonal contraceptives that were started earlier.
When using the Escapel tool (reviews of experts confirm this) for constant and continuous protection against unwanted pregnancy, the severity of adverse reactions increases and the effectiveness of the drug decreases.
It should be noted that the drug does not always provide protection against fertilization. If the exact time of sexual contact is not established or more than 96 hours have passed since the act, the risk of fertilization is high. With a delay of menstruation by more than seven days, as well as with an unusual course of the onset of menstruation or with suspected pregnancy, a woman must undergo a gynecological examination and exclude pregnancy.
If vomiting occurs within three hours after taking the pill, the effectiveness of the drug decreases.
Before using the Escapel postcoital contraceptive, you should consult a gynecologist and carefully study the annotation.