Zenchent Fe
Generic name:norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol, ferrous fumarate
Dosage form: tablets
Drug classes:Contraceptives, Sex hormone combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
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)].
Indications and Usage for Zenchent Fe
Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets are indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.
Zenchent Fe Dosage and Administration
How to Start Zenchent Fe, Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, Chewable and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets
Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets are dispensed in a blister card [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)].
Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets may be started using either a Day 1 start or a Sunday start (see Table 1). For the first cycle of a Sunday Start regimen, an additional method of contraception should be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administ...
