
|Articles|August 10, 2022
Daily OTC Pearl: Aftera
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Aftera is an emergency contraceptive that reduces the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex.
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Aftera
Indication: Aftera is an emergency contraceptive thatreduces the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex.
Insight:
- Contains: Colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch, talc.
- Levonorgestrel 1.5mg
- Take as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the better it will work. If you vomit within 2 hours after taking the medication, call a health care professional to find out whether you should repeat the dose.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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