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Which of the following statements is NOT true about 'Saheli'?

Options

  1. AIt is a non-steroidal preparation
  2. BIt is a 'once-a-week' pill
  3. CIt has low contraceptive value
  4. DIt has fewer side effects

Correct answer

C. It has low contraceptive value

Step-by-step solution

'Saheli' is an oral contraceptive pill for females developed by the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow. It contains a non-steroidal preparation called centchroman. It is a 'once-a-week' pill with very few side effects and a high contraceptive value. Therefore, the statement that it has a low contraceptive value is incorrect. Answer: It has low contraceptive value

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