Evital: The 'fake' contraceptive?

A phony morning-after pill, not approved by the FDA and circulating via online pharmacies and dealers, may be useless — or even dangerous

The FDA is warning consumers not to take the emergency contraceptive Evital - if the package looks like the above - because it may be a fake drug.
(Image credit: Evital)

The FDA is warning consumers to avoid a "fake" contraceptive known as Evital which it discovered earlier this week. The drug, sold as a "morning-after" emergency contraceptive on online pharmacy sites and by individual dealers, is believed to be ineffective at preventing pregnancy and may contain potentially harmful compounds. The FDA is urging women not to take the pills, and to contact the FDA via email if they have any of the counterfeit pills. Here's what you need to know:

How can anyone spot a phony contraceptive?

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