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The contraceptive, which has already been sent to drug store chains, is available in one-month boxes at
However, Norgestrel is not a new product.
It has been on the market for half a century as a prescription-only contraceptive until 2023, when the
These 75-milligram oral contraceptive pills are to be taken at the same time each day and should not be used as emergency contraception.
According to the FDA, on proper usage, Opill is up to 98 percent effective in preventing pregnancy.
However, the FDA recommends additional methods to prevent pregnancy, such as using condoms when a woman forgets her daily Opill dosage or takes it more than three hours past her usual time.
The availability of the over-the-counter contraceptive comes as abortion has become one of the most controversial issues in the November presidential campaign.
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The FDA warns that women who have or have ever had breast cancer should not take Opill.
It should also be avoided by women if they are already pregnant or in combination with other birth control methods such as a different pill, vaginal ring, implants, or intrauterine device. EFE
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