Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone

Name: Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone Price Comparison: Uses, Dosage, Form & Side Effects
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What is ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone

ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone is a combination drug that contains female hormones that prevent ovulation. ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone may also be used for purposes not listed in ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone guide.

Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using birth control pills and call your doctor at once if you have:

sudden numbness or weakness, sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood;
pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs;
chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches;
nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
a breast lump; or
symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, tired feeling, mood changes).

Common side effects may include:

mild nausea (especially when you first start taking this medicine), vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps;
breast tenderness or swelling, nipple discharge;
freckles or darkening of facial skin, increased hair growth, loss of scalp hair;
changes in weight or appetite;
problems with contact lenses;
vaginal itching or discharge; or
changes in your menstrual periods, decreased sex drive.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Acne:

Contraception:
Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone products are packaged in 21 or 28 day dosage preparations.
Regardless of the number of tablets in a package, the cycle length for oral contraceptives is generally considered to be 28 days.
Initiation of Oral Contraceptive Therapy
This product can be administered in two ways:
When initiating a Sunday start regimen, the first tablet may be taken on the first Sunday after menstruation begins. If a period begins on a Sunday, the first tablet may be taken on that day. When initiating a Sunday start regimen, another contraceptive method should be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration. For a 28 day package, one tablet is taken daily for 28 days and a new package begun on the following day. For a 21 day package, one tablet is taken daily for 21 days followed by 7 days with no medication. A new package of contraceptives is begun on the following day.
When initiating a Day 1 start regimen, the first tablet is taken on the first day on menstruation. Such initiation may increase the risk of spotting and breakthrough bleeding but decrease the risk of early ovulation and pregnancy. For a 28 day package, one tablet is taken daily for 28 days and a new package begun on the following day. For a 21 day package, one tablet is taken daily for 21 days followed by 7 days with no medication. A new package of contraceptives is begun on the following day.
Many clinicians recommend that additional contraceptive methods be used during the first cycle of hormonal therapy in order to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy.
Missed Doses:
If a woman misses one dose of active tablets, the missed dose should be taken as soon as it is remembered and the normal schedule should be resumed.
If a woman misses two doses in week 1 or week 2 of the cycle, 2 tablets may be taken as soon as they are remembered and 2 tablets taken the next day and the normal schedule may be resumed. (Additional contraceptive methods should be used for 7 days.)
If a woman misses two doses in week 3 or three doses at any time in the cycle, Day 1 starters should discard the current package and begin a new package that same day. Sunday starters should take 1 tablet daily from the current package until Sunday, when the current package is discarded and a new package begun. (Additional contraceptive methods should be used until the woman has taken at least 7 days of hormonal therapy from the new package.)
Acne:
-Use ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (R) for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control and plans to stay on it for at least 6 months.
-The timing and initiation of dosing with ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (R) should follow the guidelines for use as an oral contraceptive.

Usual Adult Dose for Contraception:

Contraception:
Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone products are packaged in 21 or 28 day dosage preparations.
Regardless of the number of tablets in a package, the cycle length for oral contraceptives is generally considered to be 28 days. (The first day of menstrual bleeding is counted as day 1.)
Initiation of Oral Contraceptive Therapy
This product can be administered in two ways:
When initiating a Sunday start regimen, the first tablet may be taken on the first Sunday after menstruation begins. If a period begins on a Sunday, the first tablet may be taken on that day. When initiating a Sunday start regimen, another contraceptive method should be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration. For a 28 day package, one tablet is taken daily for 28 days and a new package begun on the following day. For a 21 day package, one tablet is taken daily for 21 days followed by 7 days with no medication. A new package of contraceptives is begun on the following day.
When initiating a Day 1 start regimen, the first tablet is taken on the first day on menstruation. Such initiation may increase the risk of spotting and breakthrough bleeding but decrease the risk of early ovulation and pregnancy. For a 28 day package, one tablet is taken daily for 28 days and a new package begun on the following day. For a 21 day package, one tablet is taken daily for 21 days followed by 7 days with no medication. A new package of contraceptives is begun on the following day.
Many clinicians recommend that additional contraceptive methods be used during the first cycle of hormonal therapy in order to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy.
Missed Doses:
If a woman misses one dose of active tablets, the missed dose should be taken as soon as it is remembered and the normal schedule should be resumed.
If a woman misses two doses in week 1 or week 2 of the cycle, 2 tablets may be taken as soon as they are remembered and 2 tablets taken the next day and the normal schedule may be resumed. (Additional contraceptive methods should be used for 7 days.)
If a woman misses two doses in week 3 or three doses at any time in the cycle, Day 1 starters should discard the current package and begin a new package that same day. Sunday starters should take 1 tablet daily from the current package until Sunday, when the current package is discarded and a new package begun. (Additional contraceptive methods should be used until the woman has taken at least 7 days of hormonal therapy from the new package.)
Acne:
-Use ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (R) for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control and plans to stay on it for at least 6 months.
-The timing and initiation of dosing with ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (R) should follow the guidelines for use as an oral contraceptive.

Usual Adult Dose for Postmenopausal Symptoms:

ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone 5 mcg/1 mg and 2.5 mcg-0.5 mg :
The initial dosage of ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone recommended in patients with an intact uterus for the prevention of osteoporosis is one tablet (5 mcg/1 mg) orally daily.
Comments: When used solely for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, approved non-estrogen treatments should be carefully considered, and estrogens and combined estrogen-progestin products should only be considered for women with significant risk of osteoporosis that outweighs the risk of the drug. When used solely for the treatment of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, topical vaginal products should be considered. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against the routine use of estrogen and progestin for the prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women
The initial dosage of ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone recommended in patients with an intact uterus for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause is one tablet (2.5 mcg/ 0.5 mg or 5 mcg/1 mg) orally daily.
Comment: Patients should be reevaluated at 3 to 6 month intervals to determine if treatment is necessary.

Usual Adult Dose for Prevention of Osteoporosis:

ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone 5 mcg/1 mg and 2.5 mcg-0.5 mg (Femhrt):
The initial dosage of ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone recommended in patients with an intact uterus for the prevention of osteoporosis is one tablet (5 mcg/1 mg) orally daily.
Comments: When used solely for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, approved non-estrogen treatments should be carefully considered, and estrogens and combined estrogen-progestin products should only be considered for women with significant risk of osteoporosis that outweighs the risk of the drug. When used solely for the treatment of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, topical vaginal products should be considered. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against the routine use of estrogen and progestin for the prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women
The initial dosage of ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone recommended in patients with an intact uterus for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause is one tablet (2.5 mcg/ 0.5 mg or 5 mcg/1 mg) orally daily.
Comment: Patients should be reevaluated at 3 to 6 month intervals to determine if treatment is necessary.

Active ingredients: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Brevicon
.5/.035mg	1	$33.00	Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
.5/.035mg	3	$41.25	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
.5/.035mg	6	$76.50	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
.5/.035mg	63	$49.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .5mg/35mcg	3 x21daypack	$46.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 /.035mg	3	$56.00	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 /.035mg	3	$61.38	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 /.035mg	28	$25.00	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
1 /.035mg	84	$49.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 /0.035mg	63	$46.15	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
1 /35	1	$34.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
280 .035/0.5128mg	1	$35.05	Canada, UK
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Dasetta 7/7/7 (birth control)
Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone (HRT)
Femcon FE
0 .035mg/0.4mg	84	$218.00	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .035mg/0.4mg	84	$220.77	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .035mg/0.4mg	84 chewable	$269.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Femhrt
0 .52.5mcg	84	$258.79	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .5mg/2.5mcg	90	$255.27	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .5mg/2.5mcg	90	$262.35	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
15 mcg	90	$209.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
15 mcg(1pack)	28	$58.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
15 mcg(4packs)	112	$139.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mcg/1mg/28tab	3	$143.00	Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mcg/1mg/28tab	5	$217.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Generess FE chewable tablets
Generess Fe
Junel 1.5/30
Junel 1/20
Leena
2 x28day	56	$64.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
6 x28day	168	$179.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Loestrin 21 1/20
Microgestin FE 1/20
Necon 10/11
	28	$36.00
Necon 7/7/7 (birth control)
	28	$35.00
28 day	28	$33.33	USA
28 day	84	$90.00	USA
Norinyl 1+35
Nortrel 0.5/35
Nortrel 0.5/35 (birth control)
Ovcon 50
1 mg50mcg(1x28day)	28	$97.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 mg50mcg(1x28day)	28	$97.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 mg50mcg(3x28day)	84	$287.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 mg50mcg(3x28day)	84	$287.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 mg50mcg(5x28day)	140	$469.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 mg50mcg(5x28day)	140	$469.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 mg50mcg(6x28day)	168	$554.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 mg50mcg(6x28day)	168	$554.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
28	28	$91.94	USA
28	84	$265.81	USA
Tilia Fe
NoStrengthProvided	28	$55.30	USA
NoStrengthProvided	84	$155.89	USA
Tri-Legest Fe
NoStrengthProvided	84	$155.88	USA

References

Dailymed."Ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone acetate: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Dailymed."Norethindrone: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
"Norethindrone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone - Frequently asked Questions

Can Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

You will take your first pill on the first day of your period or on the first Sunday after your period begins. You may need to use back-up birth control, such as condoms or a spermicide, when you first start using this medication. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Take one pill every day, no more than 24 hours apart. When the pills run out, start a new pack the following day. You may get pregnant if you do not take one pill daily. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of pills completely.

The 28 day birth control pack contains seven "reminder" pills to keep you on your regular cycle. Your period will usually begin while you are using these reminder pills.

You may have breakthrough bleeding, especially during the first 3 months. Tell your doctor if this bleeding continues or is very heavy.

Use a back-up birth control if you are sick with severe vomiting or diarrhea.

If you need surgery or medical tests or if you will be on bed rest, you may need to stop using this medication for a short time. Any doctor or surgeon who treats you should know that you are using birth control pills.

While taking birth control pills, you will need to visit your doctor regularly.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Who should not take ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone?

Smoking can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack while taking birth control pills, especially if you are older than 35 years of age. Your risk increases the more you smoke. You should not take combination birth control pills such as ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone if you smoke and are older than 35 years of age.

This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently had a baby, wait at least 4 weeks before taking birth control pills.

You should not take birth control pills if you have:

untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
heart disease ;
a blood-clotting disorder or circulation problems;
problems with your eyes, kidneys or circulation caused by diabetes;
a history of hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer;
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;
liver disease or liver cancer;
severe migraine headaches (with aura, numbness, weakness, or vision changes), especially if you are older than 35;
a history of jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills; or
if you smoke and are over 35 years old.

To make sure birth control pills are safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

high blood pressure, varicose veins;
high cholesterol or triglycerides, or if you are overweight;
a history of depression;
underactive thyroid;
gallbladder disease;
diabetes;
seizures or epilepsy;
a history of irregular menstrual cycles;
tuberculosis; or
a history of fibrocystic breast disease, lumps, nodules, or an abnormal mammogram.

The hormones in birth control pills can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. This medication may also slow breast milk production. Do not use if you are breast feeding a baby.

What other drugs will affect ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone?

Some drugs can make birth control pills less effective, which may result in pregnancy. Other drugs may interact with ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Can Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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