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How long does it take to digest a combination bc pill like nortrel? i threw up 4 hours after taking it. is it considered "missed"?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No exact answer: but I would assume that if you digested it and it stayed around for at least 2 hrs and your stomach emptied its not a missed dose

Dr Hines agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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Dr. Carisa Hines answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Emptying time: In general, 50% of stomach contents are emptied in about an hour after ingestion. So it is unlikely that the pill was vomited 4 hours later. So I would not count today as a "missed" day.

Dr Grindstaff agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

How long does it take to digest a combination bc pill like nortrel? i threw up 4 hours after taking it. is it considered "missed"?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Dr Hines agreed

Dr. Carisa Hines answered

Dr Grindstaff agreed

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