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Took activated charcoal tablets two hours before birth control am i still protected?
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Yes but....: If two hours had passed then the birth control pill was likely already absorbed. It is important to know why you were taking Charcoal tablets. These are typically done after an overdose or accidental poisoning. This is usually done under medical guidance. Hopefully you were seen and treated by a doctor to help with whatever was going on at that time. If not please seek help
Answered 4/14/2016
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