Diad is a morning-after pill used in an emergency to prevent pregnancy, after intimate contact without a condom, or if the commonly used contraceptive method is presumed to fail. It is important to note that this remedy is not abortive and does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
Diad is a drug that contains levonorgestrel as an active substance and, for the drug to function effectively, it must be taken as soon as possible, up to a maximum of 72 hours after intimate unprotected contact. This drug is an emergency method, so Diad should not be used frequently as it can cause side effects due to its high concentration of hormones.
This remedy can be obtained in pharmacies with an average price of 17 reais.
The first tablet of Diad should be administered as soon as possible after intercourse, without exceeding 72 hours, since the efficacy decreases if there is a delay in the initiation of treatment, the second tablet should always be taken 12 hours after the first.Within 2 hours of taking the tablet, the dose should be repeated.
The main side effects that can occur with this medicine are low abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, changes in the menstrual cycle, breast tenderness and irregular bleeding.
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The emergency pill cannot be used in confirmed pregnancies or breastfeeding women.
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