Quinine as unofficial contraceptive--concerns about safety and efficacy
Smit, J.A.; McFadyen, M.L.
South African Medical Journal 88(7): 865-866
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 9698713 Document Number: 275586
Concern is expressed at the apparent use of quinine as an oral postcoital contraceptive in South Africa. Its safety and possible toxicity and teratogenicity in non-pregnant women are discussed.
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