According to the Food and Drug Administration, morning-after pills labeled Evital may be counterfeit and unsafe and ineffective at preventing pregnancy. The label of the counterfeit pill reads “Evital Anticonceptivo de emergencia, 1.5 mg, 1 tablet” by “Fluter Domull.”

The suspected counterfeit label is pictured. The pill, which has not been approved by the FDA, is suspected to be in circulation in Hispanic communities.

Those who suffer adverse effects from Evital can fill out a report online. Those with questions about the drug can email CDER_Ingredient_Adulteration@fda.hhs.gov.

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