Norgestimate-Ethinyl Estradiol
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Dec 15, 2022
Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
MonoNessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Ortho-Cyclen, Previfem [DSC], Sprintec, TriNessa, Tri-Previfem [DSC], Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Mili, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, and Tri-Sprintec
Availability:
By prescription
Therapeutic Class:
Oral contraceptives
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- As a form of birth control to prevent pregnancy
- To treat moderate acne in females over 15 years of age who have started getting their menstrual periods and desire contraception
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Drug Class
Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol (nor-jes-tih-mate eh-thi-nil eh-strah-dye-ohl) is a combination of progestin and estrogen that belongs to a group of drugs called hormonal contraceptives.
Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Age Range
Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol is approved for use in females 15 years of age and older.
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