Question

Oral contraceptive pill for females developed at CDRI Lucknow is

• A. Mala-D
• B. LNG-20
• C. Saheli
• D. Mala-A

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Saheli

Saheli is a mini oral contraceptive pill. It contain only progesterone. It is taken in a week after an initial intake of twice a week dose for three months. It contains a non- steroidal preparation called cent chroman. It is developed by Central Drug research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow. Mala A and Mala D are combined pills. LNG-20 is a intrauterine device. So, the correct answer is 'Saheli'.