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What is the generic name?
NORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
What is the Trade Name for NORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?
Elinest
What are the Indications for NORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?
- INDICATIONS AND USAGE ELINEST™ (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, 0.3 mg/0.03 mg) is 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 I lists the typical accidental pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. 1 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. TABLE I : PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN EXPERIENCING AN UNINTENDED PREGNANCY DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF A CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD Method Perfect Use Average Use Levonorgestrel implants 0.05 0.05 Male sterilization 0.10 0.15 Female sterilization 0.50 0.50 Depo-Provera ® (injectable progestogen) 0.30 0.30 Oral contraceptive 5 Combined 0.10 NA Progestin only 0.50 NA IUD Progesterone 1.50 2.00 Copper T 380A 0.60 0.80 Condom (male) without spermicide 3 14 (female) without spermicide 5 21 Cervical cap Never given birth 9 20 Given birth 26 40 Vaginal sponge Never given birth 9 20 Given birth 20 40 Diaphragm with spermicidal cream or jelly 6 20 Spermicides alone (foam, creams, jellies, and vaginal suppositories) 6 26 Periodic abstinence (all methods) 1-9* 25 Withdrawal 4 19 No contraception (planned pregnancy) 85 85 NA- not available *Depending on method (calendar, ovulation symptothermal, post-ovulation) Adapted from Hatcher RA et al, Contraceptive Technology : 17 t h Revised Edition . NY, NY: Ardent Medi, Inc., 1998
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