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Can heat waves affect how well the pill works?

Most medicines, including many contraceptive pills, should be stored below specific temperatures, often below 25 degrees Celsius, to maintain effectiveness.
Combined contraceptive pills containing estrogen and progestogen usually need storage below 25 degrees, while others require storage below 30 degrees.
Contraceptive pills may need to be kept in their original packaging to protect them from light and moisture.
Exposure to heat, such as leaving pills in parked cars or humid places, can reduce their potency and users should consult pharmacists if unsure.

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Can heat waves affect how well the pill works?

A pharmacists warns that heat gradually speeds up the natural processes that cause a medicine to break down over time.

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