Norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Microgestin 1/20. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Microgestin 1/20 is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective. Table 1 lists the typical accidental pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, depends upon the reliability with which they are used. Correct and consistent use of methods can result in lower failure rates. 2
Important Warnings
WARNINGS The use of oral contraceptives is associated with increased risks of several serious conditions including myocardial infarction, thromboembolism, stroke, hepatic neoplasia, and gallbladder disease, although the risk of serious morbidity or mortality is very small in healthy women without underlying risk factors. The risk of morbidity and mortality increases significantly in the presence of other underlying risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemias, obesity, and diabetes. Practi…
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS An increased risk of the following serious adverse reactions has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives (see WARNINGS section): ● Thrombophlebitis ● Arterial thromboembolism ● Pulmonary embolism ● Myocardial infarction ● Cerebral hemorrhage ● Cerebral thrombosis ● Hypertension ● Gallbladder disease ● Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives, although additional co…
Dosage & Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The compact tablet dispenser has been designed to make oral contraceptive dosing as easy and as convenient as possible. The tablets are arranged in three rows of seven tablets each, with the days of the week appearing on the compact tablet dispenser above the first row of tablets. Note: Each compact tablet dispenser has been preprinted with the days of the week, starting with Sunday, to facilitate a Sunday-Start regimen. Six different day label stickers have been provid…
Patient Counseling Information
INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT See patient labeling printed below.
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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