Etonogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Insert
Dosage form: vaginal insert
Drug class:Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
On This Page
- Boxed Warning
- 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
- References
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination hormonal contraceptive (CHC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, CHCs, including Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring, should not be used by women who are over 35 years of age and smoke. [See Contraindications (4).]
Indications and Usage for Etonogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Insert
FOR VAGINAL USE ONLY
Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring is indicated for use by females of reproductive age to prevent pregnancy.
Etonogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Insert Dosage and Administration
How to Use Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring
To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring must be used as directed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. One Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring is inserted in the vagina. The ring is to remain in place continuously for three weeks. It is removed for a one-week break, during which a withdrawal bleed usually occurs. A new ring is inserted one week after the last ring was removed.
The user can choose the insertion position that is most comfortable to her, for example, standing with one leg up, squatting, or lying down. The ring is to be compressed and inserted into the vagina. The exact position of Etonogestre...
