Takes axia plus every day at 10 a.m. I'm on vacation and it's an hour ahead of it, so I should be taking at 11. Today I accepted at 20. 9 hours late. I would add that this is the last tablet of the 3rd row. Yesterday there was intercourse. On the leaflet I read that up to 24 hours protection is maintained. Should I be worried?
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Angelika Talar-Śpionek Pharmacist, Editor
8 months ago
To @Natalia: No, such a change in the time of taking the pills does not matter. It is important that you always use the medicine at about the same time of the day, i.e. in your case - always in the morning.
Will taking the pill every day at 10 and during a week's leave at 11 (time Polish 10) affect contraception?
Anna Tyrańska Pharmacist, Editor
8 months ago
Exactly yes - you do not have to use an additional method of contraception. However, remember to use the medicine at the same time every day. Enjoy your holiday :)
Does this mean that I do not need to use additional security?
Anna Tyrańska Pharmacist, Editor
8 months ago
True, protection will be preserved. If less than 24 hours have passed since you missed a tablet, protection against pregnancy is not reduced. Take the tablet as soon as you remember and then take the next tablets at the usual time. So you have no reason to worry. As for alcohol - it does not reduce the effectiveness of oral contraception unless its consumption leads to vomiting within 5 hours of taking the drug. Also, do not use alcohol as a drink to sip tablets. Besides, don't worry, you are still protected against pregnancy. I encourage you to read: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-prawidlowo-stosowac-antykoncepcje https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/czy-jedzenie-i-picie-obnizaja-skutecznosc-antykoncepcji At the following link you can check the availability of Axia Plus in pharmacies in Polish and make a reservation at the facility of your choice: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/97198/axia-plus-tabletki-powlekane/apteki
One more question. Can I drink alcohol one hour/2 hours after taking the contraceptive pill?