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Suicidal tendencies possibly linked to depression associated with use of hormonal contraception

Active substance: hormonal contraceptives

As a result of a signal procedure on the risk of suicidal tendencies in connection with the use of hormonal contraceptives, a new warning is to be included in the Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Information Leaflet.

To the risk information full text (available in German only)

For more information please click on the following link to the European Medicines Agency (EMA):

PRAC recommendations on safety signals

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