Chewable pill

Want to find a convenient contraceptive that is delicious? A first birth control pill with a cool aromatic scent allows you to chew without swallowing.

(Photo: AP, VNE) The Femcon Fe, which contains the same hormone as other common contraceptives, offers a new option for women who do not want to swallow the pill and can take it discreetly. convenient, Carl Reichel, president of Warner Chilcott drug maker in Rockaway, USA, said.

Warner Chilcott launched the product yesterday to target customers who are women who forget to take medicine. According to some studies, 1/3 to nearly half of women who take birth control pills forget once or twice a month, making them more likely to become pregnant.

The Femcon Fe, as effective as regular contraceptives, has a 28-day cycle, with 21 primary tablets and 7 reserve pills. Fe is the total amount of iron in the tablet. A round of use throughout the month takes 44 USD.

The company said that the pack was filled with a small velvet sack so it would help women carry it in a more discreet way. Like other birth control pills, the Femcon Fe does not protect sexually transmitted infections, and may increase the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes, especially among women who smoke. beyond 35 years old.

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