Take 1 tab daily at about the same time for 28 consecutive days starting on 1st day of menstruation. Start each subsequent pack the day after the last tab of the previous pack.
No preceding hormonal contraceptive use in past mth May start on days 2-5 of cycle but w/ additional contraceptive method (barrier method) for 1st 7 days of tab-taking in 1st cycle.
Changing from another combined hormonal contraceptive [combined OC (COC), vag ring or transdermal patch] Start on the day after the last active tab or following usual tab-free or inactive tab of previous COC. Vag ring or transdermal patch: Start preferably on the day of removal, but at the latest when next application is due.
Changing from progestogen-only method (progestogen-only pill, inj, implant) or progestogen-releasing intrauterine system (IUS) May switch any day from progestogen-only pill, or when the next inj is due, or from the day implant or IUS is removed, but should use additional barrier method (ie, condom) for 1st 7 days of tab-taking when having intercourse.
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