Oc 21 Tablet is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. Oc 21 Tablet is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device (IUD).  Oc 21 Tablet is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive. Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired.

Oc 21 Tablet contains 'Levonorgestrel', which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Oc 21 Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Oc 21 Tablet does not have any effect if you are already pregnant hence does not cause abortion.

Oc 21 Tablet should be taken preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of Oc 21 Tablet subside with time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Oc 21 Tablet, if are allergic to Oc 21 Tablet or any of the ingredients. Do not take Oc 21 Tablet if you are already pregnant, Oc 21 Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking Oc 21 Tablet, if you are a breastfeeding mother as it may pass through the milk to the baby. Do not use Oc 21 Tablet if you have heart fitted with an artificial valve, have heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anaemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished. Oc 21 Tablet is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done. St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) should not be taken when taking Oc 21 Tablet as it is known to interact.

Oc 21 Tablet contains 'Levonorgestrel' is a progestin (female hormones) used for emergency contraception within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or preventing fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Oc 21 Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Oc 21 Tablet does not have any effect if you are already pregnant hence does not cause abortion. 

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Lower abdominal pain
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Uterine bleeding

Do not take Oc 21 Tablet, if are allergic to Oc 21 Tablet or any of the ingredients, have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, have heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished. Taking Oc 21 Tablet in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual. Oc 21 Tablet is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done. Oc 21 Tablet can only prevent you from becoming pregnant if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex. If you are already pregnant, Oc 21 Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy, so it is not an abortion pill. St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) should not be taken when taking Oc 21 Tablet as it is known to interact. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before recommending it. You should not take Oc 21 Tablet without a doctor's advice. Oc 21 Tablet is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. Oc 21 Tablet is not intended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy. 

Drug-Drug interaction: Oc 21 Tablet interacts with anti-epilepsy medicines (primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), medicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin, rifabutin), medicines used to treat HIV (ritonavir, efavirenz) medicine used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: Oc 21 Tablet interacts with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Oc 21 Tablet should be taken with caution in people who have a bleeding problem, confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, heart problem, liver or kidney disease, vaginal bleeding, porphyria (an inherited blood disease that may cause nervous system or skin problems).

• PRIMIDONE
• PHENYTOIN
• EFAVIRENZ
• RITONAVIR
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• GRISEOFULVIN
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ITRACONAZOLE

• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
• Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
• Avoid chronic stress and physical exercise like running as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
• Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
• Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Oc 21 Tablet.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

• Take Oc 21 Tablet preferably within 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
• Contact your doctor immediately if you experience heavy vaginal bleeding after taking this medicine.
• Consult your doctor if your periods are delayed by more than 7/10 days for a pregnancy test.

Unintended pregnancy is a condition of pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurring earlier than desired. Most unintended pregnancies result from not using contraception or from using contraceptives inconsistently or incorrectly.