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Opill Dosage

Generic name: NORGESTREL 0.075mg
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: Progestins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 4, 2024.

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

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Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.