Despite what viral videos claim, the tablets found inside home pregnancy tests are not hidden “Plan B” pills and are not safe to ingest. Let’s take a look at the facts.
NewsLit takeaway
Videos that test “amazing” tricks and “life hacks” are popular, but often don’t tell the whole story. While some “life hack” tests are benign, amateur claims about health and medical issues should always be approached with extreme skepticism — and verified with trusted health authorities.
Here is a full copy of the video:
- “Fact Check: Plan B Pills Are NOT Inside Pregnancy Tests -- Tablet Inside Tests Is A Desiccant Disc To Keep Contents Dry” (Alexis Tereszcuk, Lead Stories).
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