Symptoms and Illnesses
What You Need to Know
Acne (adults/teens)
Allergies
Blisters
Sore Throat
Anxiety
Mouth Ulcers
Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Withdrawal
Asthma
Bloating, Flatulence, and Aerophagia
Bruises, Ecchymoses, and Hematomas
Cold Sores or Oral Herpes
Acute Benign Bronchitis
Heartburn
Skin Burns
Hair Loss or Alopecia
Muscle Strain
Conjunctivitis, Eye and Eyelid Disorders
Constipation
Contraception
Corns, Calluses, and Soft Corns
Heatstroke or Sunstroke
Sunburn and Sun Allergy
Muscle Aches
Muscle Cramp
Cystitis and Urinary Tract Infection
Itching or Pruritus
Teeth and Gums
Mild depression
Seborrheic dermatitis
Acute diarrhea
Indigestion or dyspepsia
Pain
Osteoarthritis pain and other joint pain
Anal pain
Ear pain and earwax buildup
Back pain
Fatigue or asthenia
Fever
Folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles
Scabies
Influenza and flu-like illnesses
“Hangover”
Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal flare-ups)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (difficulty urinating)
Insomnia (minor sleep disturbance)
Heavy legs
Sore throat
Seasickness, Motion Sickness
Bad breath or halitosis
Headaches and migraines
Athlete's foot or fungal foot infection
Nail fungus
Vaginal Yeast Infection or Vaginal Candidiasis
Nausea and Vomiting
Paronychia
Morning-After Pill
Insect Bites
Minor Wounds and Cuts
Head Lice, Nits, and Pubic Lice
Weight Gain and Obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Painful Periods or Dysmenorrhea
Nasopharyngitis
Head Cold or Coryza
Hay Fever or Other Allergic Rhinitis
Nosebleeds or Epistaxis
Dry Mouth or Xerostomia
Dry Eyes
Spasmophilia
Pregnancy Tests
Stiff Neck and Neck Pain
Cough
Menopausal Disorders and Hot Flashes
Warts
Intestinal Worms
Vertigo
Morning-after pill Did you forget your pill last night? Did the condom tear? You do not want to become pregnant. The morning-after pill was designed for this kind of “accident.” What you need to know The morning-after pill comes as a tablet containing only a progestin, taken as a single dose. Warning! The morning-after pill is not a substitute for contraception. It must remain EXCEPTIONAL. What not to do This is no time to sit back—you need to act quickly! Although the morning-after pill can prevent pregnancy for up to 72 hours (3 days) after poorly protected sex, it is more effective the sooner it is taken: about 80% effective if taken within 24 hours of sex, but less than 60% after 72 hours. Hurry! Good practices Go to a pharmacist, your school infirmary, or a family planning center and ask for a morning-after pill. This medicine is sold without a prescription, and it cannot be refused to you. If you have a prescription, 65% of the cost is covered by Social Security. If you are a minor, you can obtain it anonymously and free of charge. The morning-after pill does not replace your contraceptive treatment. If you took the morning-after pill after forgetting your regular pill, take the last missed tablet as soon as you realize you forgot it, and resume your daily pill at the usual time. Warning! When you resume your treatment (contraceptive pill), you must also use a local contraceptive method (condom) for the 7 days following the missed pill. After taking the medicine, you may have minor problems (nausea, headache or stomach pain, light bleeding, and so on). These problems are not serious and usually disappear quickly. If they last more than 8 days after taking the pill, see your doctor. You will know the morning-after pill worked when your period arrives. Do not panic if the date is slightly different. That is normal and due to taking the morning-after contraceptive. However, if your period is more than 5 days late, you can take a pregnancy test (see Pregnancy tests) and, in any case, see your doctor. Medicines At the pharmacy you will find over-the-counter medicines that are provided free of charge. They contain levonorgestrel: Norlevo® or levonorgestrel XXX, or ulipristal: EllaOne®. 56 Morning-after pill 56 LEVONORGESTREL MYLAN