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Pharmacy - Nuvaring


Expert: Eric Brandt - 7/20/2007

Question
Hello...Do you know what the refrigeration life of Nuvaring (internal birth control) is? The MD said two or three months maximum, but I can't recall which. Also, does this cause weight gain?  Thanks.


Answer
Hi Denise,
When refrigerated, Nuvaring is good until expiry date on the box. Once dispensed by the pharmacist and if kept at 25 degrees celsius or below, it can be kept for up to 4 months.
As with all other hormonal contraceptives, fluid retention and subsequent weight gain is a possible side effect.
Complete prescribing information is available at
http://www.nuvaring.com/Authfiles/Images/309_76063.pdf
Thank you for using Allexperts
Sincerely,
Eric Brandt, B.Sc. Pharm

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