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    Moisture-Absorbent Tablet in Pregnancy Tests, Not ‘Hidden Plan B’ Pill

    by Brea Jones Feb 08, 2023 2 minutes

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    Pregnancy tests contain a desiccant tablet to absorb moisture and keep the test dry before use. But posts on social media falsely claim the tablet is a “hidden plan B” pill. Companies that produce pregnancy tests include a warning on their websites not to consume the desiccant tablets inside. 

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    A can confirm pregnancy by checking urine for human chorionic gonadotrophin, or

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