Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel (vaginal ring)
Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel (vaginal ring) [ ETH-in-il-es-tra-DYE-ole-and-et-oh-noe-JES-trel ]
Brand names: NuvaRing, EluRyng
Dosage form: vaginal ring (0.015 mg-0.12 mg/24 hours)
Drug class:Contraceptives
What is ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel?
Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrelvaginal ring is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use the vaginal ring if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby.
You should not use this medicine if you have: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, circulation problems (especially with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, if you also take certain hepatitis C medication, if you will have major surgery, if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use the vaginal ring if you have:
untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
heart disease (coronary artery disease, a heart valve disorder, history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot);
an increased risk of having blood clots due to a heart problem or a hereditary blood disorder;
circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes);
a history of hormone-related cancer, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina;
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;
severe migraine headaches (with aura, numbness, weakness, or vision changes), especially if you are older than 35;
liver disease or liver cancer;
if you smoke and are over 35 years old; or
if you take any hepatitis C medication containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir (Technivie).
