THE pill of the next day must be taken up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected intercourse. However, the earlier you take the pill, the greater its effect.
Pills taken between 72 and 120 hours (3 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse) may have reduced efficacy. Therefore, it is recommended to use the morning-after pill in the as soon as possible after unprotected sexual intercourse.
The morning-after pill is indicated for women who have contraceptive method failures usual (forgot to take the pill or injection, condoms burst) or had unprotected sexual intercourse during the fertile period or in rape situations.
She is consider a emergency contraception and should not be taken as a routine contraceptive method.
If the woman wishes to avoid pregnancy, it is recommended that the gynecologist, general practitioner or family doctor be consulted to indicate a long-term contraceptive method.
