If one dose of oral contraceptive is missed, it should be taken the next day; if 2 doses are missed, 2 tablets should be taken on the next 2 days; if 3 days are missed, then 2 tablets must be taken on 3 consecutive days to maintain the cycle of pills.

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If one dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as remembered. If two doses are missed, two pills should be taken on the day remembered and two the next day. If three doses are missed, the current pack should be discarded and a new pack started, using backup contraception for 7 days.

If One Dose of Oral Contraceptive Is Missed, It Should