Morning-After Pill Gets HIV Warning, Usage Cap: Govt Mandates New Labels

• New mandatory warning labels for emergency contraceptive pills like I-Pill and Unwanted-72.
• Pills will clearly state they offer no protection against HIV or sexually transmitted infections.
• Usage capped at not more than twice a month, with advice to consult doctors for regular contraception.
• Drug Controller General of India approved the new rules, resolving years of regulatory uncertainty.
• Pills remain over-the-counter but are now explicitly listed under Schedule K of Drugs Rules, 1945, with three boxed warnings.