Lunelle Monthly Contraceptive (Intramuscular)

Generic name:estradiol and medroxyprogesterone (intramuscular route) [ me-drox-ee-proe-JES-ter-one-AS-e-tate, es-tra-DYE-ol-SIP-ee-oh-nate ]
Drug classes:Contraceptives, Sex hormone combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 11, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Lunelle Monthly Contraceptive

Pharmacologic Class: Medroxyprogesterone

Uses for Lunelle Monthly Contraceptive

Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy. The combination of medroxyprogesterone and estradiolare two types of hormones that work by stopping a women's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept sperm and fertilization is prevented. Although contraceptives have other effects that help prevent a pregnancy from occurring, this is the main action

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Lunelle Monthly Contraceptive

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

This medicine can be used for birth control in teenage females and is not expected to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults. Some teenagers may need extra information on the importance of taking this medication exactly as prescribed.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

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