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Should Back Up Method Be Used After Missing Two Dosages?

I am on Tri-Previfem and i am on my first week of active pills on sunday i took the pill 4 hrs later then i usually take them and then on friday i forgot to take it and i realized it at 5am sat morning i went ahead and took fri pill then took my sat pill on time should i use back up method?
Mon, 6 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

One or two days of missed pills doesn’t cause any problem and won’t cause contraceptive failure. You can take the missed pill on the next day, which means you have to take two pills on the next day. However, it is better to take a backup contraceptive in case of missed pill.

Wishing all the best.

Thanks.
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Should Back Up Method Be Used After Missing Two Dosages?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. One or two days of missed pills doesn’t cause any problem and won’t cause contraceptive failure. You can take the missed pill on the next day, which means you have to take two pills on the next day. However, it is better to take a backup contraceptive in case of missed pill. Wishing all the best. Thanks.