If vomiting occurred 5/6 hours after taking combined monophasic contraception, is the protection maintained? It was the 2nd week of taking and the previous tablets were taken correctly. It's about symbella tablets
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Anna Olejnik Pharmacist
8 months ago
After this time, the ingredients in the tablet have already been absorbed into the blood. Emptying the stomach of food after 5-6 hours will not affect the effectiveness of contraception.
According to the manufacturer of the drug, after oral administration, ethinyl estradiol contained in the tablet is absorbed quickly and completely, and the average plasma concentration is reached after 1.5 hours.
However, if this is stressful for you, you can of course use an additional form of contraception in the form of a condom.
I've attached materials that you may find useful:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/tematy/jak-prawidlowo-stosowac-antykoncepcje
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/tematy/jakie-leki-oslabiaja-skutecznosc-antykoncepcji