Can you crush up Plan B and put it in a drink?

You can break them down or crush them into tiny pieces, if that makes them easier to swallow — as long as you take all of the pieces.

Will Plan B still work if it dissolves in your mouth?

If some of the pill dissolved or broke off before you swallowed it, it might not work as well. So it’s safest to treat it as if you missed a pill, and use our missed pill quiz to find out the best thing to do.

Can you put Plan B food?

If your provider recommends an antinausea medication, take it first. Wait 30 minutes to one hour and then take the emergency contraception pill. It is helpful to take the pill with food, and not on an empty stomach. Your period may start a few days earlier or a few days later than expected.

How long does a Plan B take to dissolve?

Once ingested, it’s only effective for a maximum of about five days. After this amount of time, the hormones that were in the pill will have left the body.

Does Plan B work in a drink?

Yes. After taking the emergency contraceptive Plan B (levonorgestrel), it is considered safe to drink alcohol, and alcohol is not known to alter the efficacy of Plan B.

Can you mix Plan B with water?

Plan B is a pill that can be taken with water. This medication is most effective if used within 24 hours after unprotected sex, but can be used within 5 days after unprotected sex.

Do you swallow Plan B or let it dissolve?

Take levonorgestrel morning-after pills (like Plan B One-Step, Take Action, My Way, AfterPill, Aftera, and EContra) as soon as you can after unprotected sex. Simply swallow the tablet the way you would any other pill.

What if I accidentally chewed my birth control?

Drink a full glass of water (8 ounces) immediately after chewing or swallowing this medicine. Do not skip or delay taking your pill by more than 24 hours. If you miss a dose, you could get pregnant. Ask your doctor for ways to help you remember to take your pills or about using another method of birth control.

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What are the chances of Plan B failing?

Plan B has a 95\% chance of preventing pregnancy if you take it within 24 hours. If you take it within 72 hours, your chances reduce to 89\%.

How do you know if Plan B didn’t work?

How do I know if Plan B worked? You’ll know if your emergency contraception worked when you get your next period, which could come within a week of when you expect. Your period may be heavier, lighter, earlier, or later than usual. EC pills can also cause some irregular bleeding or spotting afterward.

Do you have to take Plan B with water?

Plan B is a pill that can be taken with water. This medication is most effective if used within 24 hours after unprotected sex, but can be used within 5 days after unprotected sex. Effectiveness of Plan B decreases the longer you wait to take it.