Forget to Take a Pill?
Use this guide to help you get back on track.
| Pills Missed |
Instructions |
If you miss 1 light blue-green pill: |
- Take it as soon as you remember
- Take the next pill at your regular time even if this means taking 2 pills on the same day
- You don’t need backup birth control
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If you miss 2 light blue-green pills: |
- Take 2 pills as soon as you remember
- Take 2 pills the next day
- Then take 1 pill every day until you finish your pack
- Use backup birth control for the next 7 days after you restart your pills
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If you miss 3 or more light blue-green pills in a row: |
- Do not take the pills you have missed
- As soon as you remember, resume taking 1 pill every day until you finish your pack
- You may experience bleeding during the week of missed pills
- Use backup birth control for the next 7 days after you restart your pills
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If you miss any yellow pills: |
- Throw away the missed pills
- Take 1 pill every day until you finish your pack
- You don't need backup birth control
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| If you miss 2, 3, or more light blue-green pills |
- Be sure to use another method of birth control, such as condoms or spermicide, as backup for the next 7 days
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| If you miss a scheduled period while taking SEASONIQUE™, consider the possibility you may be pregnant and seek advice from your health care professional. |