What to Do If She Forgets

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

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

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

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
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
If you miss a scheduled period while taking SEASONIQUE™, consider the possibility you may be pregnant and seek advice from your health care professional.