How are oral treatment started and what preparations are available?
Oral pills should be started within 72 hours or 3 days of coitus after consulting the doctor. Various preparations available are combined pills (containing estrogen & progesterone in various doses) like Ovral; Duoluton L, Noral, Ovral (EE 50mcg + LNG 0.25 mg) 2 tablet with in 72 hours & second dose (2tablet) 12 hours later. POP / mini pills containing only low dose progesterone like, postinar (LNG 0.75 mg) 1 tablets within 72 hours & 2 tablets 12 hours later. Centchroman (saheli or centro) dose & 2 tablets twice for one day & it should be given within 24 hours.
