Empowered Choice™ is an emergency contraceptive that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control. The sooner you take Empowered Choice™, the better it works. You should use Empowered Choice™ within 72 hours (3 days) after you have had unprotected sex. Please read the instructions, warnings, and enclosed product leaflet before use.