Norgestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol + Ferrous Fumarate
Indications
Norgestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol + Ferrous Fumarate tablet is used to prevent pregnancy in women who choose it as their method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective. How well these methods work depends on how reliably they are used, except for sterilization, the IUD and implants. Using a method correctly and consistently can lower the failure rate.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Norgestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol + Ferrous Fumarate is a combination oral contraceptive (COC), and it works by suppressing gonadotropins. The main effect is that it stops ovulation. It also changes the cervical mucus, which makes it harder for sperm to enter the uterus, and it changes the endometrium, which makes implantation less likely.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Large epidemiological studies have found no increased risk of birth defects in babies born to women who used oral contraceptives before becoming pregnant. Studies also don't suggest a teratogenic effect when the pills are taken by mistake in early pregnancy, particularly for heart anomalies and limb-reduction defects.
Don't use oral contraceptives to bring on withdrawal bleeding as a test for pregnancy. They should also not be used during pregnancy to treat threatened or habitual abortion.
If a patient has missed two consecutive periods, pregnancy should be ruled out before she continues with the oral contraceptive. If she hasn't followed the prescribed schedule, pregnancy should be considered as early as the first missed period. Once pregnancy is confirmed, stop the oral contraceptive.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.