Emergency Contraceptive Pills are available at the University of Florida Student Health Care Center clinics . Go to the Univ. ECP may be used immediately after unprotected intercourse and within about 72 hours beyond.
Some studies indicate an advantage to taking the pills as soon as possible.
The treatment schedule is one dose within about 72 hours after unprotected intercourse and a second dose 12 hours later. It is the first approved progestin-only pill developed to prevent pregnancy after a contraceptive accident or unprotected intercourse. As with other ECP, Plan B should be taken within approximately 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Studies indicate it may be less likely to cause nausea than other ECP and has been shown to be somewhat more effective, too. No, the use of emergency contraceptive pills does not cause an abortion.