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Guard Pill, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Contraceptives. Secondary and off-label uses of Guard Pill have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Guard Pill depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Guard Pill as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Guard Pill are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Guard Pill's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Guard Pill has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Guard Pill related warnings section.
Guard Pill 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. The section on Guard Pill contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Guard Pill may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Guard Pill is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Guard Pill 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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Is the use of Guard Pill safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Guard Pill during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Guard Pill safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Guard Pill.
What is the effect of Guard Pill on the Kidneys?
Guard Pill rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Guard Pill on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Guard Pill. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Guard Pill only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Guard Pill on the Heart?
Guard Pill may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Guard Pill 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 Guard Pill unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Guard Pill habit forming or addictive?
Guard Pill is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Guard Pill. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Guard Pill only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Guard Pill is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Guard Pill
There is no information on the effects of taking Guard Pill with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Guard Pill
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Guard Pill with alcohol.
Yes, Guard Pill can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Guard Pill along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Ideally, Guard Pill has to be taken orally once as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected intercourse. It can be taken with the food or without the food.
Yes, Guard Pill causes nausea and vomiting, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
No, Guard Pill does not increase weight. There are no reports of weight gain after taking this drug. However, if you experience any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor.
Guard Pill can be taken for emergency contraception maximum two times in 30 days. But this drug should not be used as a regular birth control pill. It is an emergency contraceptive method which has to be used if regular birth control methods do not work or if you are in doubt. If you often need emergency contraception then consult with your doctor regarding regular birth control methods such as hormonal contraception and implants such as intrauterine devices (IUDs).
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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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 348-352
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