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Alegria · Newbie Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 1

If i take this pill at 10pm every night and the forgot one night but took it at 2 am the same night would that be considered a missed dose? Again i am taking it at ten? So how many hours have to pass inorder for it to be?

helene · Supporter Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Posts: 366

Every brand may differ on missed dose advice, so the best thing to do is follow the advice from the product package information. Advice may differ depending on the doses missed. If you threw away the package, here is the general rule:

Missing just one pill makes you more prone to pregnancy, so if you miss your dose, you should use additional protection ( condoms or spermicidal gels) in the next couple of days.
If one dose is missed, you should take it as soon as you remember or you could take two doses at the next scheduled time. The chances of ovulation are minimal but don’t take your chances.

If two in a row are missed, take two as soon as you remember or at the next scheduled time. The chances of ovulation are bigger and you should use additional protection in the next 7 days or even better until your period.

If three pills are missed, this is a lost game. You should buy a new package and start all over again 7 days after the last day you took a pill. Don’t forget to use another contraceptive until the 7th day of regular pill intake.

Before following these instructions, make sure you read those on the package.

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