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If you're sick (vomit) within 2 hours of taking your contraceptive pill, it probably will not have been absorbed by your body. You should take another pill straight away. As long as you're not sick again, you're still protected against pregnancy.

What happens if I throw up after taking a pill?

If you frequently throw up after taking a prescribed medication, it's recommended to talk to your healthcare provider. They may be able to offer some alternative options. As mentioned, some medications avoid the digestive system, and vomiting doesn't alter their effectiveness.

How long after taking a pill can I throw up?

In general, suggest redosing if the intact drug is in the vomitus…or vomiting occurs within about 15 minutes of the dose. But redosing isn't usually needed if the dose was over an hour ago.

How long does it take for a pill to absorb?

about one to six hours After oral administration of a drug, absorption into the bloodstream occurs in the stomach and intestine, which usually takes about one to six hours.

What happens if I throw up 5 hours after taking birth control?

If you threw up more than two hours after taking the pill: Your body has likely absorbed the pill. There's little to be concerned about. If you threw up less than two hours after taking the pill: Take the next active pill in your pack.

Does the morning after pill work if you vomit?

If you vomit within two hours of taking the morning after pill, it may not be fully absorbed, so you should come back for a repeat prescription and ask for anti–sickness medication to be taken at the same time.

Can you lay down after taking a pill?

Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine, to make sure the pills have gone through the esophagus into the stomach. Notify your healthcare provider if you experience painful swallowing or feel that the medicine is sticking in your throat.

Is it OK to dissolve pills in water?

Studies show you can dissolve some medications in water without changing their effectiveness. For example, you can crush a levothyroxine (Synthroid) tablet and place it in 1 to 2 teaspoons of water before drinking it. But this method isn't appropriate for all medications.

What happens if I throw up 3 hours after taking birth control?

If you vomit more than 2 hours after taking an active birth control pill, you are still protected from pregnancy. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking an active pill, treat it as a missed pill and take another active pill right away. As long as you don't throw up again, you are still protected from pregnancy.

Can you poop out birth control pill?

Instead of being taken up into the bloodstream, they are lost in the stool. If the active ingredients in your birth control pills aren't absorbed through your intestines, they won't do the job they were designed to do.