Estradiol and Norethindrone Tablets

Generic name: norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol
Dosage form: tablet
Drug classes:Contraceptives, Sex hormone combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.

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WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTSCigarette 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 should not be used by women who are over 35 years of age and smoke[see Contraindications (4)].

Indications and Usage for Estradiol and Norethindrone Tablets

Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets are indicated for use by women to prevent pregnancy [see Clinical Studies (14)].

The efficacy of norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets in women with a body mass index (BMI) of > 35 kg/m2 has not been evaluated.