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Postinor 2

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-6985 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Postinor 2
NAFDAC number
04-6985
Active ingredient
Levonorgestrel
Strength
0.75 mg
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Society for Family Health
Approved
29 Mar 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
28 Mar 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Postinor 2 is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-6985). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

How to use Postinor 2

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

How to take it and how often
  • Take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex
  • The sooner you take it the better it will work. • if you vomit within 2 hours after taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose
Warnings

Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert: This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs Do not use • if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) • for regular birth control Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel. …

How to store it

• read the instructions, warnings, and enclosed product leaflet before use • this product works mainly by preventing ovulation (egg release). … Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-04-23.

Label for levonorgestrel, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Check your pack of Postinor 2

Add the expiry date on your pack for a full Trust Score.

3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC · WHO · U.S. FDA · Health Canada · NLM

About Postinor 2

What is in Postinor 2?

Postinor 2 contains Levonorgestrel (0.75 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Postinor 2 registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Postinor 2 is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-6985, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Postinor 2 been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Postinor 2 in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Postinor 2 is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-6985, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

How do I take Postinor 2?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: • take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it the better it will work. • if you vomit within 2 hours after taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose…

What is Postinor 2 used for?

for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control) (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for levonorgestrel. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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