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What Are The Repercussions Of Missing A Dosage Of Femilon?

Posted on Wed, 9 Dec 2015

Question: I have a question about femilon birth control pill.

1.I missed one pill in week 3 so according to the instructions I took the pill as soon as I remembered ( less than 2 hours later) .Then I have to start a new pack as soon as I finish the current one,right? Just 2 tablets of the current pack left.

2.What do I do if I miss a pill in the first/second week for the second pack that I am going to start right away in a few days time? Do I follow the instructions for missed pill in week 1? I will not do this, will not forget, but just want to know in case that situation arises.Please answer soon.Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Right method explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes you are following the right plan.
You are supposed to tale pill as soon as you remember and take the next pill as scheduled.
This applies for all the three weeks but the only difference is that in case you forget taking any pill in third week then use condoms or avoid sexual activity for 2 days following the day of missed pill.
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (14 hours later)

Thank you so much doctor for your prompt answer.

Here is another question.

1.We must take each pill at approximately the same time for femilon birth control,right? Does this mean that same time is about a fifteen or twenty minute window ? Like if I take the pill at 12 noon one day and then at 12.15 the next day is that okay? What happens if I take it at 1 pm? Is that late?

I read in a women's health forum that some pills can be taken even one hour later.Just wanted to ask to make sure.Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
2 hour window is fine

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, yes there is no problem in a 2 hour window.
Like you can keep the time between 12-2 pm daily. Taking pill at 12 one day and then at 2 next and then at 1 pm the other day will not do anything to the regularity and will give same contraceptive coverage.
It is very good that you have been taking it very regularly and not making much of difference in time.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (7 hours later)

Dear Doctor,

My last follow-up questions.I just want to be thorough so I am asking it since I am allowed one more I think.

1.I am also taking anti-depressants-Nexito-10 to be exact to counter the depression side-effect of the birth control pill Femilon. I was told by my gynaecologist that the medication will not affect the effectiveness of the birth control pill.Is this true? Just double -checking.
I take Nexito in the mornings and Femilon at noon.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No problem

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear femilon has some depression like effects in some patients and thus its good that you are taking the anti depressant pill along.
There is no problem with the effectiveness of the pill due to the intake of antidepressant nexito tablets.
So keep taking it as advised regularly.
All the best.
In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on XXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 days later)

I am taking Mondeslor and Neurobion only for my illness( which has since gone) .Those are the only medicines I was prescribed for my fever, no antibiotics.

So the femilon's effectiveness is not affected by this,right? Did I already ask you this?Sorry if I have:)
Have a great week and thanks again:)

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No effect on femilon action

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear, these are Simple medicines and not antibiotics so not at all going to interfere with the effectiveness of femilon and hence you are safe from pregnancy and thus nothing to worry.
I completely understand your fear related to contraception failure but these drugs have no interaction so all is in control.
Thanks for the wishes and you too enjoy your weekend.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar