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Hi all! I'm on the pill (microlite). I'm usually very regular with the times I take my pills. Today I missed my pill at it's usual time and took it 13 hours later. The pack insert says that if it's taken within 12 hours of the normal time it's safe.

My question is would the extra hour make a major difference to the effectiveness of contraception. Also it's the second last pill in the pack so if it is considered a missed pill I should skip my break next week. I ran 2 packs together last month however due to a course of antibiotics and i'd prefer not to if i thought it was safe.

Does anyone know if i'm covered by the pill? Should i carry on as normal or take extra precautions and run my third pack together. Thanks for any help.
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