What is EContra EZ?

EContra EZ is used to protect against pregnancy following unprotected sex or in the absence of other methods for birth control (such as condom breakage or the absence of two or more birth pills for birth control).EContra EZ may also be employed for other purposes that are not covered in this guideline.

Side effects of EContra EZ

See a doctor immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms or warning signs of an allergic response, such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.Contact your physician or seek emergency medical attention when you feel intense discomfort in your stomach or on your side. This could be a sign of a tubal pregnancy (a pregnancy that is implanted into the fallopian tube, not your uterus). Tubal pregnancy is an emergency medical condition.

Common negative consequences of EContra EZ could include:

• Stomach pain;
• Tenderness or pain in the breasts.
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• Headache, dizziness;
• Getting exhausted, getting tired
• Menstrual changes can be seen during your period.

This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Other side effects could occur. Contact your doctor for advice regarding medical adverse effects. You can report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Contra EZ will not terminate pregnancy if a fertilized egg has already been inserted into the uterus.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist prior to taking levonorgestrel in the event that you frequently take medication to treat seizures, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS. Certain other medicines could make the drug less efficient.

Prior to use this drug

Contra EZ is not intended to be used as a standard method for birth control. Consult your physician about the different options of birth control available.Do not take this medication when you are expecting. Contra EZ will not stop a pregnancy that is already in progress (the fertilized egg has been inserted into your uterus).Not suitable for use by anyone less than 17 years of age.Levonorgestrel should not be used if you have an allergy to it.Consult a physician or pharmacist prior to using levonorgestrel in the event that you frequently take medication for seizures, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS. Certain medications may make levonorgestrel less efficient as an emergency method of contraception.Levonorgestrel could reduce the production of breast milk. Consult your physician if you are nursing.

How to take EContra EZ?

Follow the directions on the label or as recommended by your physician.Contra EZ must be taken as soon as possible following sexual contact that is not protected (no more than 72 hours following the sex).Get your doctor's attention immediately. If you vomit within 2 hours of having taken EContra EZ, Don't take another dose without asking your physician.If your period is delayed by a week or more than the date you expected, it could be that you are pregnant. Take a pregnancy test and consult your physician to confirm if you're pregnant. Contra EZ will not terminate pregnancy if a fertilized egg is attached to the uterus.Within three weeks of having taken EContra EZ, a physician should verify that you're not expecting it and that the medication hasn't produced any negative side effects.Place it in a cool, dry place free of heat and moisture.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Because EContra EZ is used in one dose, it doesn't come with a daily dosage schedule.

What happens if I overdose?

Since EContra EZ is supplied as one tablet with an exact dose, it is not likely for an overdose to occur if the levonorgestrel dose is administered according to the directions. Don't take more than one tablet at the same time.

What should be avoided?

Contra EZ will not protect your body from sexually transmitted infections, such as HIV and AIDS.

The use of a condom is your only way

 to shield yourself from these illnesses.

Do not engage in sexual

 activities that aren't protected.

Interaction with other drugs

Certain medications can make EContra EZ less efficient and could cause pregnancies. Ask a doctor or pharmacist whether EContra EZ is suitable for use if you are taking one of the following medications:

• Efavirenz;
• Rifampin; or
• Seizure medication: carbamazepine, felbamate, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and primidone.

This list isn't complete. Other medications can affect levonorgestrel. These include medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, vitamins, and herbal remedies. There are many possible interactions between drugs. are included here.