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Do Diarrhea And Vomiting Interfere With The Effectiveness Of I-pill?

Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017

Question: I had taken I pill on 10-01-2017 morning. From 11-01-17 I was affected with food poisoning. Having diarrhoea and vomited for one time..is this affects I pill action

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no it won't

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

No, episode of vomiting and loose stool (food poisoning) a day after i pill use will not affect its effectiveness. You need not be worried.

Thanks for asking me. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (7 minutes later)

Thank you doctor for your reply. I am having a doubt that I had tendency of loose motion on 10-01-17 it self. But didn't happened

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No issues...

Detailed Answer:
No issues. You still will be protected against pregnancy if you had taken i pill within 48 - 72 of unprotected intercourse.

Hope this helps.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad