What kind of birth control is norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol?

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORGESTIMATE (ETH in il es tra DYE ole; nor JES ti mate) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy. Some products are also used to treat acne in females.

What is norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol generic for?

Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. There are many available brands of this medicine. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the brand name for norethindrone ethinyl estradiol?

Loestrin (norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more.

Is norgestimate the same as Sprintec?

Sprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) is a combination of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Sprintec is also used to treat severe acne. Sprintec is available in generic form.

What is the brand name for norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol?

Tri-Sprintec® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP) is indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females at least 15 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche.

Is norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol the same as Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo?

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is available in generic versions as norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets. This combination birth control pill is also sold under the names Tri-Lo Sprintec and Tri-Lo Marzia.

Is norethindrone ethinyl estradiol generic?

Norethindrone-Ethinyl Estradiol-Iron (generic Loestrin Fe)

What is the generic version of Sprintec?

MonoNessa and Sprintec are two types of birth control pills. Each is a generic version of Ortho-Cyclen, a brand-name birth control pill.

Is norgestimate the same as norethindrone?

The estrane family of progestin are norethindrone derivatives (Fig. 36.1) and include norethindrone, norethynodrel, norethindrone acetate, ethynodiol diacetate, lynestrenol, norgestrel, norgestimate, desogestrel, and desogen. Norethindrone is the active metabolite of estrane progestins.

Can norgestimate make you gain weight?

Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur.

Is norethindrone the same as Lo Loestrin Fe?

Lo Loestrin Fe is a birth control pill. It contains two female hormones, an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol, and a progestin called norethindrone acetate.