Medicine detail

Norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate

Used for: Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective. Table I lists the typical accidental pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, depends upon the reliability with which they are used. Correct and consistent use of methods can result in lower failure rates. 2

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Urology or reproductive-health medicine Urology and reproductive medicines ID 6247
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective. Table I lists the typical accidental pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, depends upon the reliability with which they are used. Correct and consistent use of methods can result in lower failure rates. 2

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Active Ingredient

NORETHINDRONE ACETATE/ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE

Chemical Name

NORETHINDRONE ACETATE/ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE

Common Brands

Microgestin Fe 1.5/30

Generic / Alternate Names

NORETHINDRONE ACETATE/ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE

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Erectile Dysfunction

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Reproductive / pregnancy common use
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Cold hands and feet

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

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Palpitations

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

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General weakness

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

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