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: Naari Pte Limited.
| Brand name | Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol |
|---|---|
| Generic name | NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL |
| Manufacturer | Naari Pte Limited |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP are estrogen/progestin COCs, indicated for use by women to prevent pregnancy. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Oral Contraceptive Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP are 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. ( 2.2 ) • Take tablets in the order directed on the blister. ( 2.2 ) • Do not skip or delay tablet intake. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 How to Start Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP are dispensed in a blister [see HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING ( 16 )]. Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP may be started using either a Day 1 start or a Sunday start (se |
| Warnings | WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING and SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP is contraindicated in women over 35 years old who smoke. (4) Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptives (COC) use. (4) |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=03de435b-b8fb-4faa-a0ec-01e48b5aaae4 |