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Took Emergency Contraceptive Pill After Unprotected Intercourse. What Should Be The Dosage?

hello you see I just had an intercourse with my hubby last night but then after, we discovered that the condom which he used was broken.. I just bought a 21 bedded pill of nordette a while ago but don't know what to do with it.. we don't want to have another baby for now because my son is to young and we can't support another child in our family... please tell me how to use it as an ECP and how many times should I take it.... and is it really effective? cause I've reAd good comments about it..
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Hi,
Nordette 28 contains both estrogen and progestrone, in case of an emergency a dosage should be taken right away (4 light orange pills), a second dose should be taken 12 hours later, no sooner (also 4 pills).
If taken the right way and in the right way, you shouldnt get pregnant. But if you show any symptoms that you are worried about, call a health care provider right away.
I hope this answered your question.
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Took Emergency Contraceptive Pill After Unprotected Intercourse. What Should Be The Dosage?

Hi, Nordette 28 contains both estrogen and progestrone, in case of an emergency a dosage should be taken right away (4 light orange pills), a second dose should be taken 12 hours later, no sooner (also 4 pills). If taken the right way and in the right way, you shouldnt get pregnant. But if you show any symptoms that you are worried about, call a health care provider right away. I hope this answered your question.