Drug Details
Generic Name:
Norethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Common Brands:
Microgestin 24 Fe, Microgestin Fe 1.5/30, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 24, Aurovela 24 Fe 1/20, Aurovela Fe, Blisovi 24 Fe, Blisovi Fe 1.5/30, Blisovi Fe 1/20, Larin 24 Fe, Larin Fe 1.5/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Lo Loestrin Fe, Loestrin 24 Fe, Loestrin Fe 1.5/30, Loestrin Fe 1/20
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Progestin-estrogen combined contraceptives
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Contraception to prevent pregnancy
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Microgestin Fe Drug Class
Norethindrone Acetate; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous Fumarate (nor eth in drone; eth in il es tra dye ole; fer us fue ma rate) belongs to a group of medications called progestin-estrogen combined contraceptives. These are oral contraceptives (birth control pills) used to prevent pregnancy.
Microgestin Fe Age Range
Microgestin Fe is generally used in women of reproductive age. The safety and efficacy of this medication are expected to be similar for postpubertal adolescents under the age of 16 and for users 16 years and older.
The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children before menarche.
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