Free Lady is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Contraceptives are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Free Lady has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Free Lady is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Free Lady side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Free Lady are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Free Lady's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Free Lady's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Free Lady is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Blood Clotting Disorders, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Free Lady contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Free Lady have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Free Lady is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Free Lady is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Free Lady is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Free Lady safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Free Lady in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Free Lady safe during breastfeeding?
Free Lady does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Free Lady on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Free Lady on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Free Lady on the Liver?
Free Lady may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Free Lady on the Heart?
Side effects of Free Lady rarely affect the heart.
Free Lady should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Free Lady unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Free Lady habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Free Lady.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Free Lady can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Free Lady is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Free Lady for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Free Lady
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Free Lady and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Free Lady
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Free Lady with alcohol will be.
Free Lady is a brand name of levonorgestrel and it comes in solid unit dosage form (tablet). It belongs to the class of drugs known as emergency contraceptives (progestins). It is used as an emergency contraception method in case of unprotected intercourse within 72 hours (3 days).
Yes, Free Lady might affect your periods. It has been reported to cause menstrual irregularities. It is a known side effect of this drug but if your periods are delayed more than 1 week of expected time then consider to get a pregnancy test.
Free Lady can be taken without consulting a doctor but you are advised to take this drug under medical supervision.
Yes, Free Lady can cause acne, it has been associated with acne but it occurs in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience severe acne after taking this medicine then consult with your doctor.
Yes, Free Lady can cause a headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plan B (Levonorgestrel)
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