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Can A Missed Pill Be Taken Along With The Current Pill?

hi there...i already took 7 althea pills...on the eight day i took a wrong pill, instead of taking the wednesday pill next after the tuesday pill , i took the wednesday pill before the thursday pill (which was the first first pill of the tab im currently taking). what should i do?will i take the right wed pill together with the pill im supposed to take now?
Sat, 30 Jan 2021
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Hello,

As with other contraceptive pills, if you missed one pill, take it within 12 hours or whenever you remember to make it still work to prevent pregnancy effectively. Take also the pill due for the day at your regular time, even if it means taking two pills in one day. Continue to take the remaining Althea pills as scheduled to avoid premature withdrawal bleeding.

Missing two or more consecutive pills will require you take more precautions against pregnancy. Either abstain from sex or use condoms for the next seven days to remain protected. Taking alcohol or other medicines with the BC pills can reduce its efficacy.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Can A Missed Pill Be Taken Along With The Current Pill?

Hello, As with other contraceptive pills, if you missed one pill, take it within 12 hours or whenever you remember to make it still work to prevent pregnancy effectively. Take also the pill due for the day at your regular time, even if it means taking two pills in one day. Continue to take the remaining Althea pills as scheduled to avoid premature withdrawal bleeding. Missing two or more consecutive pills will require you take more precautions against pregnancy. Either abstain from sex or use condoms for the next seven days to remain protected. Taking alcohol or other medicines with the BC pills can reduce its efficacy. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician