Clarus can cause birth defects (deformed babies). It can also cause miscarriage, premature birth, or death of the baby. There is an extremely high risk that your baby will be deformed if you are pregnant while taking Clarus or up to one month after treatment has stopped. This risk exists even if Clarus is taken for a short time. Therefore, adequate birth control measures are essential when taking Clarus.
Contraception: Effective contraception must be used for at least one month before starting Clarus treatment, during treatment and for at least one month following the the discontinuation of Clarus treatment.
It is recommended that two reliable forms (Primary and Barrier forms) of contraception be used simultaneously. At least one of these forms of contraception must be a primary form (i.e. oral contraceptive, contraceptive patch, vaginal ring, intra-uterine device), unless the patient has undergone a hysterectomy.
Remember, any birth control method can fail.
If you are a female of childbearing age, your physician should have discussed this risk with you, and explained how to avoid becoming pregnant while taking Clarus.