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Will Emergency Pill Work If Taken 12 Hours After Sex?

Hello sir good morning. My wife had took first tablet of emergency pill {prostinor 2}. After taking first tablet we are again did unprotected intercourse. As per instruction she took second tablet after 12 hours. Now my question is - emergency pill will work? Thank you

With regards Rashid. From dhaka city of bangladesh.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Emergency pill is effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
So yes, the pill will work if she has not already ovulated.
Take care.
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Will Emergency Pill Work If Taken 12 Hours After Sex?

Emergency pill is effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. So yes, the pill will work if she has not already ovulated. Take care.