What if you take the second postinor pill late?
Although you have taken it later than the usual time, as long as it is taken within the first 72 hours, the effectiveness will still be there.
How late can you take p2 pills?
This medication works best when it is taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking this medication, contact your doctor to ask if you need to repeat the dose.
When should postinor 2 second tablet be taken?
It is best to take it immediately after you receive it. The first tablet should be taken no later than 72 hours after intercourse. Take the second tablet exactly 12 hours after the first tablet.
Can I take the second postinor pill before 12 hours?
The tablets need to be started within 72 hours of unprotected sex. The first dose should be taken AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and the second dose should be taken 12 hours (and no later than 16 hours) after the first dose.
Can I get pregnant if I skip a pill?
The short answer. Yes, there’s a chance you could get pregnant if you miss one pill, but generally, the chance of pregnancy isn’t any higher than usual – with one exception: your risk is higher if you’re using progesterone-only pills.
Can I take the two pills of postinor 2 together?
First pill must be taken as soon as possible (within 72 hours) of unprotected sex and another one pill was to be taken after 12 hours from the first pill. To ensure the effectiveness of this pills, please follow the guidelines. Do not take 2 pills at the same time.
How long after missing a pill are you protected?
The 24 to 48 hour window Dr. Brant says the general rule of thumb for the combination pill is to consider the 24 to 48 hour safe window. You can play catch up with missed pills before that, but after that time window has passed, you’re no longer protected against pregnancy.
When to take the second pill of Postinor?
There is 1 pill in the pack, and it has to be taken orally by women. For 2 tablets version of POSTINOR: take the second tablet exactly after 12 hours after the first.
When to take Postinor after having unprotected sex?
POSTINOR is a single pill solution: only 1 pill, and you can easily avoid abortion. There is 1 pill in the pack. You have to take the POSTINOR pill within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. (For 2 tablets version of POSTINOR: take the second tablet exactly after 12 hours after the first.)
Can you take Postinor and still have your period?
Usually taking an POSTINOR pill does not affect your period, and you will have it at the usual time. But your period can also come earlier or later than usual. You might also have some irregular bleeding or spotting until your next period.
Is it safe to take Postinor if you are already pregnant?
POSTINOR does not work if you are already pregnant and will not harm an established pregnancy or the baby. If you think that you are pregnant, see your doctor or family planning clinic as soon as possible. If you have already taken POSTINOR once since your last period and you now find you are pregnant, do not take POSTINOR again.