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Enovid

American  
[en-ov-id] / ɛnˈɒv ɪd /
Trademark.
  1. a brand name for a hormonal compound used in medicine in varying doses for ovulation control, adjustment of the menses, severe uterine bleeding, or threatened habitual abortion.


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It is the primary ingredient in the spray known as Enovid, which retails for about $90 for one spray bottle.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2023

Enovid is available for purchase in some other countries, but the Food and Drug Administration has not authorized it.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2023

As early as 1962, the manufacturer of one pill, Enovid, received reports of 132 cases of blood clots, and 11 of those resulted in death.

From US News • Jun. 5, 2015

Food and Drug Administration — Enovid, in 1960 — was developed not by Djerassi but by a competitor, Frank Colton at G.D.

From Chicago Tribune • Jan. 31, 2015

Searle & Co. applied to the FDA for approval of the Pill, which would be marketed as Enovid.

From Time • Apr. 22, 2010

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