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Should I Take Another Plan B Pill As I Am Having A Common Cold And Puking A Little ?
Hello, I used the plan B the next morning after having a slip with a condom. My husband and I didn't want to take any chances on any accidents. My question is, I took it at 9am the next morning, however I became sick after work about 6:30 pm, just a common cold and ended up puking (very little). I was concerned because the package said to take another tablet in case that happens. I'm wondering if the pill was still effective? I read in other questions it takes 30 min. or so to dissolve into the stomach so it had plenty of time.
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The effectiveness of emergency contraceptives increase the sooner they are taken after intercourse. If you took it the next morning it should be effective.
In terms of the vomiting episode, this occurred approximately 9 hours after you used the tablet so it would already been absorbed.
That dose does not need to be repeated.
I hope this helps
The effectiveness of emergency contraceptives increase the sooner they are taken after intercourse. If you took it the next morning it should be effective.
In terms of the vomiting episode, this occurred approximately 9 hours after you used the tablet so it would already been absorbed.
That dose does not need to be repeated.
I hope this helps
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