The patch has become unstuck

Less than one day ago (up to 24 hours)

• Try to stick the patch back on or apply a new patch immediately.
• There is no need for an additional contraceptive. Replace the patch on your usual day of the week.

Note: Never re-apply a patch which:

• no longer sticks
• sticks to itself or to another surface
• has come loose a second time or has fallen off
• Do not use a tape or bandages to keep the patch in place.
• If you can’t re-apply the patch, throw it away and put on a new patch immediately.

More than one day ago (24 hours or more) or if you don’t know how long the patch has been off:

• Start a new four-week cycle by applying a new patch.
• It means you now have a new day one and a new 'plaster replacement day'.
• Use a condom during the first week of the new cycle.
• Use emergency contraception if you had unprotected sex during the previous 5 days.

At the beginning of a patch cycle (week 1, day 1):

• Apply the first patch of the new cycle as soon as remember.
• Use a condom for one week.
• You have a new 'patch replacement day' and a new day 1.

In the middle of the patch cycle (week 2 or 3):

One or two days (up to 48 hours):

• Apply a new patch as soon as you remember.
• Apply your next patch on your scheduled 'patch replacement day'.
• No additional contraception is required.

More than two days (48 hours or more):

• Start a new four-week cycle as soon as you remember, apply the first patch of the new cycle.
• You now have a new 'plaster replacement day' and a new day 1.
• Use a condom during the first week of the new cycle.
• Use emergency contraception if you had unprotected sex during the previous 5 days.

At the end of the patch cycle (week 4):

• Remove the patch as soon as you remember.
• Start the next cycle on the scheduled 'plaster replacement day' (the day following day 28).
• No additional contraception is required.