levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol
levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol; Generic name: LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; Manufacturer: Acella Pharmaceuticals.
| Brand name | levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL |
| Manufacturer | Acella Pharmaceuticals |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP and ferrous bisglycinate tablets are indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP and ferrous bisglycinate tablets are progestin/estrogen COC indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. ( 1 ) |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Take one tablet by mouth at the same time every day. ( 2.1 ) Take tablets in the order directed on the blister pack. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 How to Start Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP and Ferrous Bisglycinate Tablets Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP and ferrous bisglycinate tablets are dispensed in a blister card [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling ( 16 )] . Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP and ferrous bisglycinate tablets |
| Warnings | WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [ see Contraindications ( 4 )] . WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS See full prescribing i |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=167b12a0-cdff-4081-a0a4-164482c239fa |