There is no action needed if you have missed the white (inactive) tablets; however you must follow the steps below if you miss any of your 24 pink (active) tablets to ensure that the contraceptive effect is not reduced.
Within 24 hours:Take the missed tablet as soon as you remember. Take the next tablet at your usual time.
More than 24 hours:If the missed tablet is within
Take the missed tablet as soon as you remember, even if it means taking 2 tablets at the same time.
Continue to take your tablets at your usual time until the pink (active) tablets are finished. Throw away the 4 white (inactive) tablets and start the next pack right away. Your menses may not come until you finish taking all the pink (active) tablets of the next pack, but there is no need to worry. However, if your menses do not occur after the next pack is finished, you should take a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant.ORStop the current pack and have a tablet-free period of up to 4 days (including the day you missed the tablet) - during which time a withdrawal bleed (menses) usually occurs and then continue with the next pack.
Continue to take your tablets at your usual time until the pink (active) tablets are finished. Throw away the 4 white (inactive) tablets and start the next pack right away. Your menses may not come until you finish taking all the pink (active) tablets of the next pack, but there is no need to worry. However, if your menses do not occur after the next pack is finished, you should take a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant.ANDUse a barrier method such as a condom for the next 7 days
**If you miss your period (especially with missed tablets), check with your doctor to find out if you are pregnant before continuing to take the next cycle of contraceptives.
If you vomit or suffer from diarrhea within 3 to 4 hours of taking this medication, the tablet may not be absorbed. This is considered a missed dose. You should then follow the instructions above.
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