Pharmacist Statement
As a pharmacist, one of the important roles I serve is providing my customers with information and recommendations regarding medications. When customers come in and ask me about emergency contraception, I tell them there are safe and effective products available over the counter for women 17 years of age and older. If you are under 17 years of age, you will need a prescription. One of these products is “Next Choice®”. Its dosing is simple - only 2 tablets. The first tablet should be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days). The second tablet should be taken 12 hours after the first tablet is taken. I also tell them some side effects may occur like nausea, vomiting, and/or bleeding and to consult their physician.
Douglas Barns, PharmD*
Short Hills Pharmacy
Short Hills NJ
*Disclosure statement: This is a paid endorsement.
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Prescribing Information.
Important Safety Information
Next Choice® is not effective if you’re already pregnant, and it will
not terminate an existing pregnancy. Next Choice does not protect against
HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Side effects may include nausea,
abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, changes in your period, dizziness, and breast
tenderness. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant. If you
have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and you should get
immediate medical help.
To report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA, visit
fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see Prescribing Information to learn
more.
For more information about Next Choice, please call our Medical Communications
Department at 866-9WATSON.
Next Choice is available without a prescription for women 17 or older. If you are 16 or younger, a prescription is required.
Call your pharmacy to make sure Next Choice is in stock.
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