NORETHINDRON ETHINYL ESTRADIOL FERROUS FUMARATE (ORAL)

It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg.

Uses

Norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. These hormones work by stopping a woman’s egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization is prevented.

Warnings

Do not use this medication if you smoke cigarettes/use tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, and ring). The risk of these serious problems increases with age and with the number of cigarettes you smoke. Do not smoke or use tobacco.

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects of ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone include:

vulvovaginal candidiasis
amenorrhea
breakthrough bleeding
decreased glucose tolerance
headache
increased blood pressure
migraine
spotty menstruation
vaginitis, and dizziness

Other side effects include: abdominal cramps, abdominal distention, acne vulgaris, breast changes, nausea, vomiting, and headache. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Precautions

Precautions

Some medical conditions may interact with Loestrin Fe. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
if you smoke cigarettes or are in your 35 years of age or older
if you have breast nodules, disease of the breast, an abnormal breast x-ray or mammogram, or a strong family history of breast cancer
if you have vision problems, depression, diabetes, epilepsy (seizures), gallbladder or liver disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or migraine headaches
if you have high cholesterol, triglycerides, or calcium in the blood; pancreas disease; obesity; or uterine fibroids or endometriosis
if you are going to have surgery or you will be on bed rest

Interactions

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Loestrin Fe. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Acitretin, aprepitant, azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), bosentan, carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), modafinil, nevirapine, penicillins (eg, amoxicillin), protease inhibitors (eg, indinavir), rifamycins (eg, rifampin), St. John’s wort, tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), topiramate, or troglitazone because they may decrease Loestrin Fe’s effectiveness. While on these medicines, you will need an alternative form of birth control (eg, condoms) until your next period after stopping these medicines.
Beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol), cyclosporine, theophyllines, or troleandomycin because the risk of their side effects or toxicity may be increased by Loestrin Fe
Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) because their side effects, including rounding of the face, weight gain, fluid retention, elevated blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, or skin changes, may be increased by Loestrin Fe
Oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased by Loestrin Fe; however, it is also possible that the effectiveness may also be decreased by Loestrin Fe
Lamotrigine because its effectiveness may be decreased by Loestrin Fe; stopping Loestrin Fe may lead to severe side effects

Overdose & Brands

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call emergency hotline.

Available brands:

Micropil plus