Option 72 Tablet is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. Option 72 Tablet is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device (IUD).  Option 72 Tablet is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive. Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired.

Option 72 Tablet contains 'Levonorgestrel', which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Option 72 Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Option 72 Tablet does not have any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.

Option 72 Tablet should be taken preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of Option 72 Tablet subside with time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Option 72 Tablet if you are allergic to Option 72 Tablet or any of the ingredients. Do not take Option 72 Tablet if you are already pregnant, as Option 72 Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking Option 72 Tablet, if you are a breastfeeding mother as it may pass through the milk to the baby. Do not use Option 72 Tablet if you have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, have heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anaemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished. Option 72 Tablet is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done. St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) should not be taken when taking Option 72 Tablet as it is known to interact.

Option 72 Tablet contains 'Levonorgestrel' is a progestin (female hormones) used for emergency contraception within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Option 72 Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Option 72 Tablet does not have any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Lower abdominal pain
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Uterine bleeding

Do not take Option 72 Tablet, if you are allergic to Option 72 Tablet or any of the ingredients, have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, have heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished. Taking Option 72 Tablet in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual. Option 72 Tablet is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done. Option 72 Tablet can only prevent you from becoming pregnant if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex. If you are already pregnant, Option 72 Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy, so it is not an abortion pill. St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) should not be taken when taking Option 72 Tablet as it is known to interact. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before recommending it. You should not take Option 72 Tablet without a doctor's advice. Option 72 Tablet is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. Option 72 Tablet is not intended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Drug-Drug interaction: Option 72 Tablet interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin, rifabutin), medicines used to treat HIV (ritonavir, efavirenz) medicine used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: Option 72 Tablet interacts with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Option 72 Tablet should be taken with caution in people who have a bleeding problem, confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, heart problem, liver or kidney disease, vaginal bleeding, porphyria (an inherited blood disease that may cause nervous system or skin problems).

• PRIMIDONE
• PHENYTOIN
• EFAVIRENZ
• RITONAVIR
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• GRISEOFULVIN
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ITRACONAZOLE

• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
• Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
• Avoid chronic stress and physical exercise like running, as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
• Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
• Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Option 72 Tablet.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

• Take Option 72 Tablet preferably within 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
• Contact your doctor immediately if you experience heavy vaginal bleeding after taking this medicine.
• Consult your doctor if your periods are delayed by more than 7/10 days for a pregnancy test.

Unintended pregnancy is a condition of pregnancy that occurs either unwanted when no children or no more children are desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurring earlier than desired. Most unintended pregnancies result from not using contraception or from using contraceptives inconsistently or incorrectly.