If you missed 1 pill within the last 24 to 48 hours, take the missed or late pill as soon as you remember.   Continue taking the remaining pills at the same time even if it means taking two pills in one day. No additional backup contraceptive is necessary
If you missed 2 or more consecutive pills and more than 48 hours have passed since your last pill, take only the most recent missed pill as soon as you remember and continue taking the pills as scheduled even if it means taking 2 pills in one day.  Use backup contraception such as condom or avoid sexual intercourse until you have taken 7 consecutive contraceptive pills. If you missed pills on the last week cycle (days 15 to 21), omit the placebos/iron pills and start a new pack the following day after finishing the active pills.  If you missed 1 pill within the last 24 to 48 hours, take the missed or late pill as soon as you remember. Continue taking the remaining pills at the same time even if it means taking two pills in one day. No additional backup contraceptive is necessary
EC or emergency contraception should be considered if active pills were missed in the first week and if you had unprotected sex in the previous 5 days