Uses of Unwanted 21 Days tablet (Levonorgestrel & Ethinyloestradiol)

UNWANTED - 21 DAYS 

Composition of :
Each uncoated tablet contains :
Levonorgestrel IP ................................ 0.15 mg
Ethinyloestradiol IP ............................ 0.03 mg
Excipients                                              q.s.

Storage : Store at a temperature not exceeding 30℃. Protect from light & moisture.
See enclosed package insert for details.

DOSAGE INFORMATION
1. Unwanted - 21 Days is an effective and reversible oral contraceptive tablet to delay pregnancy or space the next child. Take Unwanted - 21 days in this way : "3 weeks on and 1 week off" as long as you desire protection.

2. DOSE : One tablet daily for 21 days, starting from 1st day of menstrual cycle, subsequent courses repeated after 7 days pill free interval (during which withdrawal bleeding occurs).
Start with a new pack on the 8th day.

Manufactured by :
Sirmour Remedies (P) Limited 
Village Kayarda, P.O. Nisaar wala, Paonta Sahib, Distt Sirmour (HP) - 173 025

Marketed by :
MANKIND PHARMA LTD.
208, Okhla Industrial Estate-3, New Delhi - 110 020

Uses :
Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each mouth. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization (pregnancy) is preventing. No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective.

Q. How does "Unwanted - 21 days" work ?
A. For pregnancy to happen the following events are essentially needed.

1. Production of sperm and ovum (egg cell)

1. Fusion of male and female ovum (fertilization)

1. Implantation of fertilized ovum to inner lining of uterus.

"Unwanted - 21 days" works by suppression of the release of the ovum (egg cell) from the ovaries.