You may choose to take this medication at another time of day that is easier for you to remember. Taking this medication after your evening meal or at bedtime may help if you have any stomach upset or nausea with the medication. Follow the directions in the Patient Information Leaflet and check with your doctor or pharmacist for more details. If you have vomiting or diarrhea, you may need to use a back-up birth control method (such as condoms, spermicide). Vomiting or diarrhea can prevent your birth control pills from working well. Pregnancy is more likely if you miss pills, start a new pack late, or take your pill at a different time of the day than usual. Follow the package instructions to find the first tablet, start with the first tablet in the pack, and take them in the correct order. It is very important to continue taking this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking the chewable tablet, you may either swallow it whole or chew it thoroughly and swallow. Pick a time of day that is easy for you to remember, and take your pill at the same time each day. Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. The leaflet contains very important information on when to take your pills and what to do if you miss a dose. Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this product and each time you get a refill.