Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

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Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
Combination of
Ethinyl estradiolEstrogen
NorgestimateProgesterine
Names
Trade namesOrtho Tri-Cyclen
Clinical data
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BreastfeedingNot safe[1]
Legal
Legal status

Ethinyl estradiol and Norgestimate is a combination medicine. This combination is used for birth control, both medications cause changes in the cervical mucus and uterine, hence preventing pregnancy.[2]

Society and culture

Cost

This combination medicine has a cost in the U.S. of $50 (USD) for 84 tablets (35 mcg-0.25 mg) [3]

References

  1. "Contraceptives, Oral, Combined". Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). National Library of Medicine (US). 2006. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  2. "Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate Uses, Side Effects & Warnings". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  3. "Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate Prices, Coupons & Patient Assistance Programs". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.