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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-10 06:44 PM
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US agency approves 'five-day-after' contraceptive pill
US agency approves 'five-day-after' contraceptive pill

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WASHINGTON (AFP) – A US regulatory agency on Friday approved an emergency contraceptive pill that can prevent pregnancy if taken up to five days after unprotected sex.

The Food and Drug Administration said it granted approval for the drug, called ella, after two phase III clinical trials that "provided compelling data on efficacy and sufficient information on safety."

The drug, manufactured by French firm HRA Pharma, successfully "prevents pregnancy when taken orally within 120 hours (five days) after a contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse," the FDA said in a statement.

"It is not intended for routine use as a contraceptive," the agency added.


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