Dr. Prakash kumar MBBS, General Physician

Yes, Nextime is safe to use, if it is taken once after unprotected intercourse. Do not take more than one tablet at a time. Some certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, nausea, vomiting, Lower abdominal (stomach) pain, and tiredness.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS, General Physician

Yes, Nextime causes tiredness but this occurs only in few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS, General Physician

According to clinical evidence Nextime is effective in preventing pregnancy in 7 out of 8 women. Please keep in mind that this medicine has to be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse for the best results.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS, General Physician

Nextime 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).

Dr. Abhijit MBBS, General Physician

Nextime contains levonorgestrel which is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring female sex hormone (progesterone). During a normal menstrual cycle, a mature egg is released from the ovaries (this process is called ovulation). For possible pregnancy, the ovary produces progesterone which prevents the further release of egg and uses the lining of the womb for pregnancy also during this period progesterone levels in the body remains high to maintain the womb lining, but if the fertilization does not take place then the levels of progesterone decreases in the body that results in menstruation. Nextime works by tricking the body into thinking that mature egg has been already released from the ovaries this results in decreased levels of progesterone in the body which prevents the release of eggs from the ovaries, it also alters the lining of the womb that prevents the pregnancy from occurring. Please keep in mind that this medicine does not work if you are already pregnant.