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Suggest Correct Dosage Of Morning After Pill
I had unprotected sex at 2 am Friday and I then took the first morning after pill at 12 pm the same day. I was late on my second pill and ended up taking it at 11 am Saturday, so I was 23 hours late for the second pill from the first. Now should this be okay being this late for the second pill? Should I take a third pill? Or is the effectiveness of the pill still fine?
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Hi,
No this delay is not okay.
The second tablet should have been taken 12 hours after the first dose. So its efficiency is no longer guaranteed.
Today is the sixth day from unprotected intercourse. So repeating the dose is not going to work.
I would advise you to have pregnancy test if you miss your period. If it comes out as positive discuss with your doctor for abortion.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.
No this delay is not okay.
The second tablet should have been taken 12 hours after the first dose. So its efficiency is no longer guaranteed.
Today is the sixth day from unprotected intercourse. So repeating the dose is not going to work.
I would advise you to have pregnancy test if you miss your period. If it comes out as positive discuss with your doctor for abortion.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.
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