Opill Dosage
Generic name: NORGESTREL 0.075mg
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: Progestins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 27, 2025.
- •
- take 1 tablet at the same time every day
- •
- this product will work best to prevent pregnancy when taken exactly as directed
- •
- you can start on any day of the month
- •
- use a condom (or another barrier method) every time you have sex during the first 2 days of use (48 hours) after you start your first pack of this product, because it takes 2 days for this product to start working
See the enclosed leaflet for more information on how to switch from another contraceptive method.
- •
- never skip your daily tablet
- •
- to prevent pregnancy, take this product every day, even when you bleed or have spotting
- •
- when you finish this pack, start the next one the following day without a break
- •
- if you are more than 3 hours late taking your tablet or miss taking your tablet on 1 more days:
- •
- take 1 tablet immediately, as soon as you remember that you missed it
- •
- then go back to taking your daily tablet at your usual time
- •
- use a condom (or another barrier method) every time you have sex during the next 2 days (48 hours), because it takes 2 days for this product to start working again
- •
- if you vomit for any reason or have severe diarrhea within 4 hours of taking your daily tablet, use a condom (or another barrier method) every time you have sex for the next 2 days (48 hours), because the medicine may not have been fully absorbed
- •
- you should continue to see your healthcare provider(s) for routine healthcare visits
When to use a condom (or another barrier method)
- •
- every time you have sex for the next 2 days (48 hours):
- •
- after you start your first pack of this product
- •
- if you take a tablet more than 3 hours late or miss a tablet on 1 or more days
- •
- if you vomit or have a severe diarrhea within 4 hours of taking a tablet
Frequently asked questions
- How do I use Opill birth control?
- Opill OTC vs other birth control pills: What's the difference?
- How much does Opill cost?
- How effective is Opill OTC birth control?
- When will Opill be available?
More about Opill (norgestrel)
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Drug images
- Side effects
- FDA approval history
- Drug class: progestins
- En español
Patient resources
Other brands
Professional resources
Related treatment guides
See also:
Mirena
Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a plastic intrauterine device placed in the uterus and is used to ...
Provera
Provera is used for abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, birth control, endometrial cancer ...
Ozempic
Learn about Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes treatment, weight management, cardiovascular ...
Depo Provera
Depo-Provera is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to reduce pain cause by ...
Nexplanon
Nexplanon is a long-term, reversible birth control implant that lasts for three years. Learn about ...
Sprintec
Sprintec is used for abnormal uterine bleeding, birth control, endometriosis, gonadotropin ...
Yaz
Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. Includes ...
Slynd
Slynd (drospirenone) is a birth control pill used for the prevention of pregnancy. Includes Slynd ...
Lo Loestrin Fe
Lo Loestrin Fe (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetate) birth control tablets are used to ...
Medroxyprogesterone
Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) treats conditions such as absent or irregular menstrual periods, or ...
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.