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Contraception - Management
How should the combined contraceptive vaginal ring be stored?
- Prior to dispensing, the combined vaginal ring should be stored in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C) for up to 36 months.
- After dispensing:
- The ring can be stored at room temperature, but should not be stored above 30°C.
- The ring should be inserted up to 4 months from the date of dispensing or the expiry date, whichever comes first.
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