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).