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Jakarta
OVERVIEW
Contraception
Laws & Social Stigmas
In Indonesia, you can buy contraceptives without a prescription at most pharmacies (known as "apotiks"). You may be able to find a wider selection of medications, as well as more professional services, at hospital pharmacies. But even in hospital pharmacies, you will not find all brands, and Nuvaring seems unavailable in Indonesia. It is estimated that 62.9% of Indonesian women (ages 15-49) who are married or in unions use some form of contraceptive with injectables and oral contraceptives as the most common choices.[1]
What to Get & Where to Get It
Important Note: Avoid roadside stall pharmacies. They may sell you fake drugs.
To conduct a search on drug availability, check out the MIMS website. While you may find contraceptives at many pharmacies, here's a list of pharmacies that are recommended:
- International SOS: One of the best and most international health care resources in Jakarta that has an in-house pharmacy
- Guardian: A large, internationally-oriented chain that can be found in malls and larger shopping areas
- Health Care: A large, nternationally-oriented chain that can be found in malls and larger shopping areas
- Apotik Medika Center, Central Park shophouses. Podomoro City (next to Taman Anggrek). Tel : 0813-73-454800. or 0819 277 40999
- TBK Apotek in Kuningan near Sudirman / Karet / Gatot Subroto. 021-5226945
Costs
Emergency Contraception
Important Notes: The earlier you take emergency contraception, the more effectively it works. After unprotected sex, take EC as soon as possible. If you don't have access to EC, you can use oral contraceptives as EC, but remember the following: 1) Only some contraceptives work as EC (so confirm they work as EC) 2) Different contraceptives require different dosages to work as EC (so get the proper instructions) 3) You must only use the first 21 pills in 28-day packs and 4) You must take the pills as soon as possible.
Laws & Social Stigmas
What to Get & Where to Get It
Note: The most effective emergency contraceptive is currently ellaOne. It lasts up to 5 days after unprotected sex. Other EC brands are generally effective up to 3 days with occasional protection up to 5 days. So check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy for up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, look for regular EC, which may sometimes protect you for up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective, and they should be taken as soon as possible.
Check out this list of 24 hour Jakarta pharmacies.
Costs
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)
Important Note: If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment that may prevent HIV infection, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible.