Dolishale (LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL)
Dolishale (LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Dolishale; Generic name: LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; Drug class: Estrogen [EPC].
| Brand name | Dolishale |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL |
| Drug class | Estrogen [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE DOLISHALE is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective for pregnancy prevention. Table 2 lists the typical unintended pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, the IUD, and implants, depend upon the reliability with which they are used. Correct and consistent use of methods can result in lower failure rates. Table 2: Percentage of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancy During The First Year of Typical Use and The First Year of Perf |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, DOLISHALE (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) must be taken exactly as directed and at intervals not exceeding 24 hours. The possibility of ovulation and conception prior to initiation of medication should be considered. Women who do not wish to become pregnant after discontinuation should be advised to immediately use another method of birth control. The dosage of DOLISHALE is one green tablet daily without any |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from oral contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with the extent of smoking (in epidemiologic studies, 15 or more cigarettes per day was associated with a significantly increased risk) and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age. Women who use oral contraceptives should be strongly advised not to smoke. The use of oral contraceptives is associated with increased risks of several serious condit |
| Active ingredient(s) | ETHINYL ESTRADIOL |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=036a15be-8c2e-4f65-b5dc-f333e2994d4a |