- child-bearing potential with negative β human chorionic gonadotropin (βhCG) test and agrees to comply with recognized non-hormonal contraceptive methods from screening or at least two weeks prior to first dose (whichever is earlier) until the follow-up visit. Recognized non-hormonal contraceptive methods include: complete abstinence from intercourse, two forms of barrier contraception (e.g. condom with spermicide, or diaphragm with spermicide), or intrauterine device (IUD).