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Generic: Norgestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol + Ferrous Fumarate

Form: Tablet 0.03+75+0.30mg

Indication

Contraception

Adult Dose

Contraception Start on day 1 of menstrual cycle 1 hormonally active tablet PO for 21 days, then 7 inert (iron) tablets; repeat cycle Initiating after Pregnancy Initiating after vaginal birth: Wait at least 3 weeks Initiating after caesarean section birth: Wait at least 6 weeks Women with other risk factors for VTE in addition to postpartum: Do not use combined hormonal contraceptives Hepatic Impairment Do not administer

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment Use caution; monitor blood pressure

Contraindication

Pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, severe arterial disease (or family history of atherogenic lipid profile); liver adenoma; porphyria; after evacuation of hydatidiform mole; history of breast cancer; hepatic impairment; thrombophloebitis or thromboembolic disorders; breast carcinoma except in selected patients being treated for metastatic disease; oestrogen-dependent tumour; smoking >40 cigarettes daily; >50 yr; diabetes complications present; BMI >39 kg/m2; migraine with typical focal aura, lasting >72 hr despite treatment or migraine treated with ergot derivatives; BP >160 mmHg systolic and 100 mmHg diastolic; transient ischaemic attacks without headaches; SLE; gallstones; history of haemolytic uraemic syndrome, pruritis during pregnancy; cholestatic jaundice; chorea or deterioration of otosclerosis pemphigoid; breast feeding during 1st 6 mth after delivery.

Mode of Action

Norgestrel is a progestogen derived from nortestosterone while ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen. When used together, they inhibit ovulation, and affect other changes such as changes in the cervical mucus and the endometrium, which makes conception unfavourable.

Precaution

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