Birth Control Pill Reminder Schedule

Your pill calendar with active and break days. Free, private and instant.

How to use the Pill Reminder Schedule

  1. Choose pill type: Combined: 21 active pills, 7 days break, Combined: 24 active, 4 placebo pills, Combined: 21 active, 7 placebo pills, Progestin-only: 28 active pills, no break and more.
  2. Pick first day of this pack.
  3. Set daily reminder time.
  4. Press Calculate to get an instant result with a colour scale, chart and plain-English explanation.

About the Pill Reminder Schedule

Pick your pill pack type and the first day of your pack to see a pill calendar with active pills, break or placebo days, the expected withdrawal bleed and when your next pack starts. It also summarises what to do if you miss a pill.

Also known as: pill reminder, birth control calendar, pill pack schedule, missed pill guide.

Formula and cut-offs

Pack types: 21 active + 7 break, 24 active + 4 placebo, 21 active + 7 placebo, 28 active (progestin-only), 84 active + 7 break. Withdrawal bleeding usually occurs during the break.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I miss a pill?

For one missed combined pill, take it as soon as you remember and continue. For two or more, use condoms for 7 days and check the leaflet or ask a pharmacist.

How late can a progestin-only pill be?

More than 3 hours late counts as missed for most progestin-only pills, and 12 hours for desogestrel.

Do I need a break between packs?

It depends on the pill type: some are taken continuously, others have a 4 to 7 day break.

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