Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is very important that you use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

To make using hormonal contraceptives as safe and reliable as possible, you should understand how and when to use them and what effects may be expected.

This medicine comes with patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

This medicine is available in blister packs. Each blister pack contains 28 tablets that need to be taken in the same order as directed on the blister pack.

When you begin using this medicine, your body will require at least 2 days to adjust before a pregnancy will be prevented. Use a second form of contraception, such as a condom, spermicide, or diaphragm, for the first 2 days of your first cycle of pills.

Take this medicine at the same time each day.

Do not skip or delay taking your pill by more than 24 hours. If you miss a dose, you could get pregnant. Ask your doctor for ways to help you remember to take your pills or about using another method of birth control.

You may have light bleeding or spotting when you first take the pill.

If you vomit or have diarrhea within 4 hours of taking this medicine, you should use another method of birth control during the next 48 hours.

If you are switching from a combined pills to using Opill®, take the medicine on the day you finish the last active combined pill. Do not take any of the inactive pills from the previous birth control pack.

If you are switching to another brand, you may start taking it any time.

If you are switching from another type of progestin-only method (eg, implant, injection, intrauterine system), take the medicine on the day your implant is removed, or on the day you would have your next injection. You must also use a second method of birth control (eg, condom, diaphragm, spermicide) for the first 48 hours you take this medicine.

If you have a miscarriage or an abortion, you may take the pills the next day. You should use a second form of birth control for the first 48 hours.

If you use this medicine after giving birth and choose not to breastfeed, you may take the pills the next day. You should use a second form of birth control for the first 48 hours.

Take this medicine at least 5 days after using ulipristal acetate. Use another form of birth control (eg, condom, spermicide) until your next menstrual period.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

You can start taking your first pill on any day. You need to use another form of birth control (eg, condom, spermicide) for the first 48 hours if you start taking this medicine.

  • For oral dosage forms (tablets):
    • For contraception (to prevent pregnancy):
      • Adults and teenagers—One tablet taken at the same time each day for 28 days.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

This medicine has specific patient instructions on what to do if you miss a dose. Read and follow these instructions carefully and call your doctor if you have any questions.

  • If you miss a dose, and it is less than 3 hours from your usual time you take the pill, take the tablet as soon as possible and take the next tablet at your regular schedule.
  • If you miss a dose, and it is more than 3 hours from your usual time you take the pill, take the tablet as soon as possible and take the next tablet at your regular schedule. This means you may take 2 tablets in 1 day. Use a second form of birth control (eg, condom, spermicide) for 48 hours after restarting the dose.
  • If you miss more than one tablet: Take two tablets as soon as possible and take the next tablet at your regular schedule. Use a second form of birth control (eg, condom, spermicide) for 48 hours after restarting the dose.
  • If you miss three tablets or more: You might be pregnant. You may keep taking the tablet. Use a second form of birth control (eg, condom, spermicide) for 48 hours after restarting the dose.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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