Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (birth control)
Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (birth control) [ ETH-in-il-ess-tra-DYE-ole-and-nor-ETH-in-drone ]
Brand names: Blisovi 24 FE, Estrostep Fe, Femcon FE, Kaitlib FE, Lo Minastrin Fe,
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Dosage forms: oral capsule (with iron 20 mcg-1 mg); oral tablet (20 mcg-1 mg; 30 mcg-1.5 mg; 35 mcg-0.4 mg; 35 mcg-0.5 mg; 35 mcg-1 mg; triphasic 0.5 mg-0.75 mg-1 mg; triphasic 0.5 mg-1 mg-0.5 mg; with iron 20 mcg-1 mg; with iron 30 mcg-1.5 mg; with iron biphasic 10 mcg-1 mg; with iron triphasic 20 mcg-30 mcg-35 mcg); oral tablet, chewable (with iron 20 mcg-1 mg; with iron 25 mcg-0.8 mg; with iron 35 mcg-0.4 mg; with iron biphasic 10 mcg-1 mg)
Drug classes:Contraceptives, Sex hormone combinations
What is ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone?
Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication 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 is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 15 years old and have started having menstrual periods, and who wish to use birth control pills. There are many available brands of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use birth control pills if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby.
You should not use birth control pills 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
