Pilem

Pilem is an emergency contraceptive pill used up to 72 hours after unprotected intimate contact, to prevent pregnancy when conception is suspected. The active ingredient in Pilem is levonorgestrel.

Pilem is also called the morning-after pill and is produced by the pharmaceutical laboratory União Química.

Indications of Pilem

Pilem is indicated as an emergency contraceptive, aimed at preventing pregnancy, when no contraceptive has been used or in cases where it is suspected that it has failed.

Price of Pilem

Pilem's price varies between 7 and 11 reais.

How to use Pilem

The way to use Pilem consists of taking 1 tablet, as soon as possible, within a maximum period of 72 hours after unprotected sex. The 2nd tablet should be taken 12 hours after taking the 1st tablet.

It is recommended to consult the doctor in the 3rd week after treatment with Pilem.

Side Effects of Pilem

Side effects of Pilem can be nausea, vomiting, irregular uterine bleeding, headache and dizziness.

Caution: if vomiting occurs within two hours of administration, the dose should be repeated.

Contraindications for Pilem

Pilem is contraindicated in patients with confirmed pregnancy and in cases of liver disease, jaundice, cancer of the ovary, uterus or breast and vaginal bleeding of undiagnosed cause.