Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate
Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate [ ETH-i-nil-ES-tra-DYE-ol-and-nor-JES-ti-mate ]
Brand names: Estarylla, Femynor, Mono-Linyah, Mononessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen,
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Dosage form: oral tablet (35 mcg-0.25 mg; triphasic 25 mcg; triphasic 35 mcg)
Drug class:Contraceptives
What is ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate?
Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate 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 norgestimate is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. There are many available brands of this medicine. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate 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 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, jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Taking birth control pills can increase your risk of blood clot
