EContra One-Step® is an emergency contraceptive, sometimes called a morning-after pill, that is FDA approved for use up to 3 days (up to 72 hours) after unprotected sex or a known birth control failure. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control.
Compares to Plan B One‑Step®
The sooner you take EContra One-Step®, the better it works. If EContra One-Step®
is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will
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EContra One-Step® should be taken within 72 hours after birth control failure or unprotected sex.
This emergency contraceptive pill has a hormone called Levonorgestrel, which has been used in birth control for many years. EContra One-Step® has a higher amount of Levonorgestrel than regular birth control pills, but it works in a similar way to stop pregnancy. It’s important to know that EContra One-Step® is for emergencies only and should not replace your regular birth control.
EContra One-Step® works by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary. EContra One-Step® is a backup method in situations where regular birth control fails or isn’t used, and it acts in the same way as a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy. It’s important to take EContra One-Step® within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex because the sooner you take it, the better it works.
Timing is very important with EContra One-Step®. The sooner you take it after unprotected sex or if your birth control didn’t work (within 72 hours, or 3 days), the better it works to prevent pregnancy. Studies show that if you take EContra One-Step® correctly, it can greatly lower your chances of getting pregnant. In fact, about 7 out of 8 women who would have gotten pregnant won’t if they use EContra One-Step® as directed.
Taking EContra One-Step® can cause some side effects. These are usually mild and can include changes in your period, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, headaches, dizziness, and sore breasts. Most side effects go away on their own, but call your doctor if you have really bad stomach pain.
Before using EContra One-Step®, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you take certain medications, like efavirenz (for HIV), rifampin (for tuberculosis), or medications for seizures (epilepsy). These medicines can make EContra One-Step® less effective, so your doctor might suggest a different type of emergency contraception. Remember, EContra One-Step® does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted infections (STDs).
What is EContra One-Step®?
EContra One-Step® is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy after regular birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control.
What EContra One-Step® is not:
EContra One-Step® will not work if you are already pregnant and will not affect an existing pregnancy.
When should I use EContra One-Step®?
The sooner you take emergency contraception, the better it works. You should use EContra One-Step® within 72 hours (3 days) after you have unprotected sex. EContra One-Step® is a backup or emergency method of birth control you can use when your regular birth control was used incorrectly or failed, or when you did not use any birth control.
When should I not to use EContra One-Step®?
EContra One-Step® should not be used as a regular birth control method, because it’s not as effective as regular birth control. EContra One-Step® should not be used if you are already pregnant, because it will not work. EContra One-Step® should not be used if you are allergic to levonorgestrel or any other ingredients in EContra One-Step®.
What else should I know about taking EContra One-Step®?
Ask a healthcare provider or pharmacist before using EContra One-Step® if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication), rifampin (tuberculosis treatment), or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of EContra One-Step® and increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Your healthcare provider may prescribe another form of emergency contraception that may not be affected by these medications.
What are possible side effects of EContra One-Step®?
Commonly reported adverse reactions include period changes, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast pain. Contact your healthcare provider if you have severe abdominal pain.
EContra One-Step® will not protect you from HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Please review the full Prescribing Information and Patient Information here.