New Delhi: India’s expert drug panel has recommended stricter warning labels on emergency contraceptive pills , proposing clear advisories on limited use and the need for alternative contraceptive methods.

The move comes as regulators weigh stronger oversight of emergency contraception amid concerns from several states.

Why the panel wants stricter warnings

An expert committee under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), chaired last month by Drug Controller General of India Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, has advised that morning-after pills should carry boxed warnings stating they should not be used more than twice a month. The panel also recommended the addition of a clear statement that these pills do not offer protection against HIV or sexually transmitted infection

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