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Took Postinor Tablets With 16 Hours Gap. Will It Be Effective?
Good morning. I took postinor 2 tablets less than 24 hours after sex but the second tablet I took after 16 hours that is I took the first tablet at 12.44am d second was to be no longer dan 16 hours but I slept n woke up at 5.19am dats wen I took the second pill. Will this prevent the drug from working properly. Thank you.
Fri, 17 May 2013
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As the Postinor 2 tablet to be taken first tablet within 72 hour followed by second tablet 12 hour after.
As you have taken first tablet at right time but second tablet little latter.
still it will work and it will prevent the pregnancy but not 100%
Every pill has not 100% effective , these are just preventive measures.
But if it is combindly used with the barrier contraceptive (like condom) are more effective
ok
take care
As the Postinor 2 tablet to be taken first tablet within 72 hour followed by second tablet 12 hour after.
As you have taken first tablet at right time but second tablet little latter.
still it will work and it will prevent the pregnancy but not 100%
Every pill has not 100% effective , these are just preventive measures.
But if it is combindly used with the barrier contraceptive (like condom) are more effective
ok
take care
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Hello."Postinor"and others pills taken after sex are effective up to 72 hours after sex.If the pill is taken in the first 24 hours effectiveness is still greater.
However say you that effectiveness is never 100%.
I recommend taking pill birth control daily and using condom;you will avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
I wish you good health.
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However say you that effectiveness is never 100%.
I recommend taking pill birth control daily and using condom;you will avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
I wish you good health.
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