Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Generic Name: norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets
Brand Names:
Philith
DESCRIPTION PHILITH™ 28-Day (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets, USP)provide a continuous regimen for oral contraception derived from 21 tan tablets composed of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol to be followed by 7 white tablets of inert ingredients.
Overview
DESCRIPTION PHILITH™ 28-Day (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets, USP)provide a continuous regimen for oral contraception derived from 21 tan tablets composed of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol to be followed by 7 white tablets of inert ingredients.
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product 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.
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The following is a summary of the instructions given to the patient in the " HOW TO TAKE THE PILL " section of the DETAILED PATIENT LABELING. The patient is given instructions in five (5) categories: 1. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER: The patient is told (a) that she should take one pill every day at the same time, (b) many women have spotting or light bleeding or gastric distress during the first one to three cycles, (c) missing pills can also cause spotting or light bleeding, (d) she should use a back-up method for contraception if she has vomiting or diarrhea or takes some concomitant medications, and/or if she has trouble remembering the pill, (e) if she has any other questions, she should consult her physician. 2.
Side Effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Northstar Rx LLC. Toll-Free at 1-800-206-7821 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . Post Marketing Experience: Five studies that compared breast cancer risk between ever-users (current or past use) of COCs and never-users of COCs reported no association between ever use of COCs and breast cancer risk, with effect estimates ranging from 0.90 - 1.12 (Figure 2). Three studies compared breast cancer risk between current or recent COC users (<6 months since last use) and never users of COCs (Figure 2). One of these studies reported no association between breast cancer risk and COC use. The other two studies found an increased relative risk of 1.19 - 1.33 with current or recent use.
Warnings
WARNINGS The use of oral contraceptives is associated with increased risk 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. Practitioners prescribing oral contraceptives should be familiar with the following information relating to these risks. CONTRAINDICATIONS Philith is contraindicated in females who are known to have or develop the following conditions: •Thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders •A past history of deep vein thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders •Cerebrovascular or coronary artery disease •Current diagnosis of, or history of, breast cancer, which may be hormonesensitive •Carcinoma of the endometrium or other...
Storage
HOW SUPPLIED PHILITH™ 28-Day (norethindrone 0.4 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.035 mg tablets, USP) are available in a compact blister card (NDC 16714-347-01). Each blister card contains 21 tan, biconvex round tablets debossed with "C35" on one side. Each 7 white, biconvex round tablets debossed with "P" on one side and " N " on the other side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets used for?▼
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product 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.
What are the side effects of Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets?▼
ADVERSE REACTIONS To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Northstar Rx LLC. Toll-Free at 1-800-206-7821 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . Post Marketing Experience: Five studies that compared breast cancer risk between ever-users (current or past use) of COCs and never-users of COCs reported no association between ever use of COCs and breast cancer risk, with effect estimates ranging from 0.90 - 1.12 (Figure 2). Three studies compared breast cancer risk between current or recent COC users (<6 months since last use) and never users of COCs (Figure 2). One of these studies reported no association between breast cancer risk and COC use. The other two studies found an increased relative risk of 1.19 - 1.33 with current or recent use.
What are the important warnings for Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets?▼
WARNINGS The use of oral contraceptives is associated with increased risk 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. Practitioners prescribing oral contraceptives should be familiar with the following information relating to these risks. CONTRAINDICATIONS Philith is contraindicated in females who are known to have or develop the following conditions: •Thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders •A past history of deep vein thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders •Cerebrovascular or coronary artery disease •Current diagnosis of, or history of, breast cancer, which may be hormonesensitive •Carcinoma of the endometrium or other...
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