The emergency contraception drug Plan B will get a new label by federal regulators to make clear that the pills work by preventing ovulation and do not cause an abortion or impact implantation of a fertilized egg, the FDA has announced.
The labeling change came as the result of a request by the manufacturer and would apply to generic versions of the drug, according to the FDA.
Sometimes known as the "morning-after pill," Plan B was approved in the late 1990s to prevent pregnancy. The pills are considered a backup option and must be taken within three days after unprotected sex or if another form of birth control fails, such as a broken condom. The pills are available in pharmacies and online without a prescription, although some pharmacies keep the drug behind the counter.
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