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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. It is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device (IUD). It is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive. It contains Levonorgestrel, which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). It may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. It does not have any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Hetero Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is a used to prevent unintended pregnancy and hormone therapy. Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurred either unwanted when no children or no more children were desired. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as the pregnancy occurred earlier than desired.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet contains Levonorgestrel, which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). 

In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding. Most of these side effects of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet subside with time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Take Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, either when no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse or if the usual contraceptive method has failed. 

Do not take Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet or any of the ingredients or if you are already pregnant, as Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet, if you are a breastfeeding mother as it may pass through the milk to the baby. Do not use Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet if you have heart disease, asthma, a bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, anemia, salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes) or otherwise malnourished.

Uses of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is used for Emergency Contraception. The detailed uses of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>

  • Emergency Contraception: Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is used as an emergency contraceptive pill to avoid pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of intercourse.<br/>
  • Post-Coital Contraception: Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is used to prevent pregnancy when other techniques such as condoms or birth control tablets are ineffective.<br/>
  • Regulating Menstrual Cycle: Under doctor supervision, Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is primarily used to regulate the menstrual cycle for some people.<br/>
  • When usual Contraceptives Are Not Available: It helps women avoid pregnancy when they are unable to take their usual contraceptive pills.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help prevent nausea and stomach upset. • It should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, either when no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse or if the usual contraceptive method has failed. • Swallow Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet contains Levonorgestrel, a progestin (female hormones) used for emergency contraception within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
  • Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy.
  • Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet does not have any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion.
  • Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device (IUD).  
  • Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive.

How Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet Works

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet contains Levonorgestrel which prevents the release of an egg from the ovary (female reproductive cells) or prevents fertilization of an egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet may also change the lining of the uterus to prevent the development of a pregnancy. Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet does not have any effect if you are already pregnant; hence, it does not cause abortion. Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet should be taken preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet

The overdose of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is unlikely when used as advised by the doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. However, in case of overdose, the symptoms may include nausea and vomiting. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet, if you are allergic to Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet or any of the ingredients.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels, asthma, blood clot problems, a bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, anaemia (low haemoglobin), salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes) or are otherwise malnourished. Taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual.
  • Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is known to cause sleepiness, so driving or operating machinery should not be done.
  • Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet can only prevent you from becoming pregnant if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
  • If you are already pregnant, Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet cannot terminate the pregnancy, so it is not an abortion pill.
  • It is advised not to take St John’s Wort (a natural remedy used to treat mild depression) when taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet as it is known to interact.
  • Use caution while driving a motor vehicle, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother.
  • Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet with Tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clot formation which can lead to serious conditions such as heart problems and kidney failure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranexamic acid with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet may leads to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience chest pain; shortness of breath; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; sudden loss of vision; and pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet can increase the risk and severity of birth defects in unborn when taken by a pregnant woman.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you get pregnant while taking these medications. Never use acitretin if you are pregnant. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Using etretinate and Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet can cause severe birth defects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Using Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet with tizanidine can result in increased side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet and tizanidine together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience drowsiness, confusion, slow heart rate, shallow breathing, feeling light-headed, fainting, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
LevonorgestrelBoceprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet and Boceprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet and Boceprevir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you're taking any medications, your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems. If you notice any of these signs - changes in your birth control, unexpected pregnancy, your own symptoms, feeling hot and sweaty, dryness down there, or unusual bleeding - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Carfilzomib can occasionally cause dangerous blood clots and using it together with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet may increase the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Carfilzomib with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a doctor right away: blood clots that can be harmful, high blood pressure or cholesterol, heart problems like heart attack or blockage in the lung, stroke, complications, chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden vision loss, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of your body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevonorgestrelTelaprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet and Telaprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet with Telaprevir can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you're taking any medications, your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems. If you notice any of these signs - changes in your birth control, unexpected pregnancy, your own symptoms, feeling hot and sweaty, dryness down there, or unusual bleeding - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Using Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet with griseofulvin may reduce Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet and griseofulvin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevonorgestrelBrigatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Brigatinib may lower the blood levels and effects of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet, making it less effective as a type of birth control. It has also been linked to serious birth abnormalities in newborn children.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet and brigatinib can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have been receiving hormone replacement therapy for menopause, you should contact a doctor if you notice an increase in the frequency or severity of your symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or irregular bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevonorgestrelAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet:
Using amprenavir together with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet may cause amprenavir to be less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet with Amprenavir together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a doctor right away. They can help you with different choices for birth control that may suit you. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol is the best strategy to lower the risk of any complications.
  • Avoid chronic stress and physical exercise like running, as it might increase vaginal bleeding.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.
  • Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

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Therapeutic Class

CONTRACEPTIVES
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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet. But avoid alcohol consumption while taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as this medicine is used to avoid unintended pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet should not be taken if breastfeeding as it may pass through the milk to the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet can affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you feel tired or dizzy, do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose.

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Kidney

Caution

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose.

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Children

Caution

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is not recommended for children under 16 yeras of age. If necessary, your doctor will decide whether to give it.

Have a query?

FAQs

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is a female hormone called progestin (a form of progesterone) used to prevent unintended pregnancy. Besides this, it can also used as a hormone therapy.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is not known to affect any future chances of pregnancy. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Some of the common side effects of Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness and uterine bleeding in some cases.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is not indicated for regular birth control. It is only used as emergency contraception (within 72 hours) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet does not affect fertility. Use contraception during sexual intercourse as it may lead to unwanted pregnancy if you are not planning it.

Do not take Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet if you have a heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, asthma, blood clot problems, a bleeding disorder, liver or kidney disease, anemia (low haemoglobin), or are otherwise malnourished. Taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if the usual contraceptive method has failed.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex when no contraception was used during the sexual intercourse or if the contraception measure was used incorrectly.

Take Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet exactly as advised by the doctor. Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water. It should be taken preferably within 12 hours, and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet prevents about 84% of expected pregnancies if taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. It is more effective if you take it as soon as possible after unprotected sex.

Levonorgestrel may pass into breast milk. Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet should only be used in emergencies and not as a regular method of contraception.

Though Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet considerably lowers the chance of getting pregnant, if your periods are delayed by 5 days or you have experienced unusual bleeding, you can take a pregnancy test.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet does not protect against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and HIV / AIDS. Using condoms can help protect against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and HIV / AIDS.

An emergency contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy whereas an abortion pill ends an existing pregnancy.

Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet is effective if you have had frequent acts of intercourse in a short span of time. However, it is important that these acts have occurred within 72 hours before taking Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet. Also, since there is a chance of unintended pregnancy after frequent acts of unprotected sex in the same cycle, it is advisable to use a barrier contraceptive method such as condoms until the next period even after using Streepill 1.5 mg Tablet.

Country of origin

India

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2Nd Floor, 8-3-166/7/1 Erragadda, Hyderabad-500018
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