Norethindrone-E.Estradiol-Iron
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Sep 29, 2023
Drug Details
Generic Name:
Norethindrone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, ferrous fumarate
Common Brands:
Loestrin Fe, Lo Loestrin Fe, Femcon Fe, Estrostep Fe, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe, Tilia Fe, Tri-Legest Fe, Zeosa Fe, and others
Availability:
By prescription
Therapeutic Class:
Hormonal birth control methods (combination drug regimen)
Forms:
Tablet, chewable tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
To prevent pregnancy
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Norethindrone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Iron Drug Class
Norethindrone (nor-eth-in-drone) is a progestin. Ethinyl estradiol (ethi-nye-uhl es-tra-duh-ole) is an estrogen. Ferrous fumarate is a type of iron. The combination is a form of hormonal birth control.
Norethindrone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Iron Age Range
Norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol, iron is approved for use in postmenarcheal females (females who have started menstruating).
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