Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Uses

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol is used to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat moderate acne in females 15 years of age and older who have achieved menarche (started getting their menstrual period) and desire contraception. 

There may be other uses of ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate combination. Your healthcare professionals can give you further drug information.

Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Mechanism of Action

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol prevent pregnancy by suppressing ovulation (preventing the release of the egg from the ovary), causing changes in the cervical mucus to block the movement of sperm, and changing the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg. 

Note that taking oral contraceptives does not prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other sexually transmitted diseases like HIV infection.

Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Doses

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol combination is available as a pill pack with varying doses of hormones and a combination of active and inactive tablets. For example:

Tri-Lo-Sprintec 28-day pack

• Day 1 through 7: Norgestimate 0.18 mg and ethinyl estradiol 25 mcg (active tablet)
• Day 8 through 14: Norgestimate 0.215 mg and ethinyl estradiol 25 mcg (active tablet)
• Day 15 through 21: Norgestimate 0.25 mg and ethinyl estradiol 25 mcg (active tablet)
• Day 22 through 28: Inactive tablet or placebo