Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol; Generic name: NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; Manufacturer: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
| Brand name | Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol |
|---|---|
| Generic name | NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL |
| Manufacturer | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sprintec ® is a combination of norgestimate, a progestin, and ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen, indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Oral Contraceptive Sprintec ® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Take one tablet daily by mouth at the same time every day. ( 2.1 ) Take tablets in the order directed on the blister pack. ( 2.1 ) Do not skip or delay tablet intake. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage and Administration Take one tablet by mouth at the same time each day with or without food. Table 1 provides the recommended dosage and administration instructions for Sprintec. Table 1: Instructions for Administration of Sprintec Starting COCs in women not currently using |
| 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 inf |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=00dd9b78-dd90-414b-b241-7619aa9d1ed2 |