If you miss a dose of Pimtrea birth control, the instructions for what to do can depend on where you are in your pill pack and how many pills you have missed.
Generally, if you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember and then take the next pill at the usual time. If you miss two pills in a row, take two pills on the day you remember and two more the next day. Then, continue taking one pill per day at the usual time. It’s important to use a backup method of contraception, such as condoms, for at least the next 7 days after missing two pills.
If you miss three or more pills, contact your healthcare provider for guidance. In most cases, you may need to use a backup contraception method for a period of time and may want to consider emergency contraception if you had heterosexual relations within the past 5 days.
It’s important to take Pimtrea consistently and as directed to ensure its effectiveness as a birth control method. If you are having difficulty remembering to take your pills on schedule, talk to your healthcare provider about other birth control options (ring, patch, IUD, implant) that may be a better fit for you.