Norix 1 is an emergency birth control pill. It provides a safe and effective way to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. However, it should not be used as regular contraception. It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary or by preventing fertilization (union) of the egg by sperm. It comes as a single dose and can be taken with or without food. Taking this single dose of Norix 1 can provide effective results if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, abdominal bloating, muscle pain, tiredness, and irregular periods for the next cycle. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Before taking this medicine, check if you are not pregnant already for it has been more than 5 days since you missed your period, or it has already been 72 hours of unprotected sex. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. It is generally advisable to perform a pregnancy test after 5 days of medicine usage, to make sure the medicine works properly.
Quick Tips
Norix 1 is a single tablet and you only have to take 1 dose for it to work.
Take it as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Notify your doctor if you vomit within 2-3 hours of taking this medicine.
It is not as effective as regular methods of contraception and should be used only as an emergency measure.
Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Norix 1 as there is a 5-10% chance that it may not have worked.
