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 white (active) tablets are finished. Throw away the 4 green (inactive) tablets and start the next pack right away. Your menses may not come until you finish taking all the white (active) tablets of the next pack, but there is no need to worry. However, if your menses does not occur after the next pack is finished, you should take a pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.
No additional barrier method such as a condom is necessary.
OR
Stop 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 white (active) tablets are finished. Throw away the 4 green (inactive) tablets and start the next pack right away. Your menses may not come until you finish taking all the white (active) tablets of the next pack, but there is no need to worry. However, if your menses does not occur after the next pack is finished, you should take a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant.
AND
Use 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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