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Tri-Estarylla
norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol · Kit
Overview
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryRegulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090793-001 | TRI-ESTARYLLA | TABLET | ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORGESTIMATE | Prescription | AB |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 11 | Labeling | Approved | February 1, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Labeling | Approved | April 29, 2022 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Labeling | Approved | February 3, 2022 | Standard |
| Supplement | 4 | Labeling | Approved | August 25, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | August 25, 2015 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Approved | January 30, 2013 | — |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260127). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING and SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see Contraindications ( 4 )]. WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING and SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Tri- Estarylla is contraindicated in women over 35 years old who smoke. ( 4 ) • Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptives (COC) use. ( 4 )
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingRECENT MAJOR CHANGES Contraindications. Pregnancy ( 4 ) 06/2023
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tri-Estarylla (norgestimate and ethinyl estrdiol tablets) is a combinations of norgestimate, a progestin, and ethinyl estradiol, and estrogen, indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. ( 1.1 ) Tri-Estarylla is indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females at least 15 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche. Tri-Estarylla should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Oral Contraceptive Tri-Estarylla (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets are indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy [see CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14 )] . 1.2 Acne Tri-Estarylla is indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females at least 15 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche. Tri-Estarylla should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control [see CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14 )].
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Take one tablet daily by mouth at the same time every day. ( 2.1 ) Take tablets in the order directed on the blister pack. ( 2.1 ) Do not skip or delay tablet intake. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage and Administration Take one tablet by mouth at the same time each day with or without food. Table 1 provides the recommended dosage and administration instructions for Tri-Estarylla. Table 1: Instructions for Administration of Tri-Estarylla Starting COCs in women not currently using hormonal contraception (Day 1 Start or Sunday Start) Important : Consider the possibility of ovulation and conception prior to initiation of this product. Tablet Color: Tri-Estarylla active tablets are white (Day 1 to Day 7), light blue (Day 8 to Day 14) and blue (Day 15 to Day 21). Tri-Estarylla have green inactive tablets (Day 22 to Day 28). Day 1 Start: Take first active tablet without regard to meals on the first day of menses. Take subsequent active tablets once daily at the same time each day for a total of 21 days. Take one green inactive tablet daily for 7 days and at the same time of day that active tablets were taken. Begin each subsequent blister pack on the same day of the week as the first cycle blister pack (i.e., on the day after taking the last inactive tablet) Sunday Start: Take first active tablet without regard to meals on the first Sunday after the onset of menses. Due to the potential risk of becoming pregnant, use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first seven days of the patient's first cycle pack of Tri- Estarylla . Take subsequent active tablets once daily at the same time each day for a total of 21 days. Take one green inactive tablet daily for the following 7 days and at the same time of day that active tablets were taken. Begin each subsequent pack on the same day of the week as the first cycle pack (i.e., on the Sunday after taking the last inactive tablet) and additional non-hormonal contraceptive is not needed. Switching to Tri- Estarylla from another oral contraceptive Start on the same day that a new pack of the previous oral contraceptive would have started. Switching from another contraceptive method to Tri- Estarylla Start Tri- Estarylla Transdermal patch On the day when next application would have been scheduled Vaginal ring On the day when next insertion would have been scheduled Injection On the day when next injection would have been scheduled Intrauterine contraceptive On the day of removal If the IUD is not removed on first day of the patient's menstrual cycle, additional non-hormonal contraceptive (such as condoms and spermicide) is needed for the first seven days of the first cycle pack. Implant On the day of removal Complete instructions to facilitate patient counseling on proper tablet usage are located in the FDA-Approved Patient Labeling. Starting Tri-Estarylla after Abortion or Miscarriage First-trimester After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Tri-Estarylla may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Tri-Estarylla is started immediately. If Tri-Estarylla is not started within 5 days after termination of the pregnancy, the patient should use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first seven days of her first cycle blister pack of Tri-Estarylla. Second-trimester Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start Tri-Estarylla, following the instructions in Table 1 for Day 1 or Sunday start, as desired. If using Sunday start, use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first seven days of the patient's first cycle pack of Tri-Estarylla. [see CONTRAINDICATIONS ( 4 ) , WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 ), and FDA-APPROVED PATIENT LABELING]. Starting Tri-Estarylla after Childbirth Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tri-Estarylla Tablets are available in blister cards. Each blister pack contains 28 tablets in the following order: 7 white (active) tablets are round, debossed with SZ on one side and T2 on the other side and contains 0.18 mg of norgestimate and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol. 7 light blue (active) tablets are round, debossed with SZ on one side and T3 on the other side and contains 0.215 mg of norgestimate and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol. 7 blue (active) tablets are round, debossed with SZ on one side and T4 on the other side and contains 0.25 mg of norgestimate and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol. 7 dark green (inert) tablets are round, debossed with SZ on one side and J1 on the other side. Tri-Estarylla (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) tablets, USP consists of 28 round, biconvex, coated tablets in the following order ( 3 ): 7 white tablets each containing 0.180 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol 7 light blue tablets each containing 0.215 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol 7 blue tablets each containing 0.250 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol 7 dark green tablets (inert)
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Tri-Estarylla is contraindicated in females who are known to have or develop the following conditions: A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases. Examples include women who are known to: Smoke, if over age 35 [see BOXED WARNING and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Have deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, now or in the past [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Have inherited or acquired hyper coagulopathies [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Have cerebrovascular disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Have coronary artery disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Have thrombogenic valvular or thrombogenic rhythm diseases of the heart (for example, subacute bacterial endocarditis with valvular disease, or atrial fibrillation) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Have uncontrolled hypertension [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.4 )] Have diabetes mellitus with vascular disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.6 )] Have headaches with focal neurological symptoms or migraine headaches with aura [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.7 )] Women over age 35 with any migraine headaches [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.7 )] Liver tumors, benign or malignant, or liver disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.2 )] Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.8 )] Pregnancy, because there is no reason to use COCs during pregnancy [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.9 ) and USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8.1 )] Current diagnosis of, or history of, breast cancer, which may be hormone-sensitive [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.11 )] Use of Hepatitis C drug combinations containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, due to the potential for ALT elevations [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.3 )] A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases ( 4 ) Liver tumors or liver disease ( 4 ) Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding ( 4 ) Breast cancer ( 4 ) Co-administration with Hepatitis C drug combinations containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Thromboembolic Disorders and Other Vascular Problems: Stop norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol if a thrombotic event occurs. Stop at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery. Start no earlier than 4 weeks after delivery, in women who are not breastfeeding. ( 5.1 ) • Liver disease : Discontinue norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol if jaundice occurs. ( 5.2 ) • High blood pressure: If used in women with well-controlled hypertension, monitor blood pressure and stop norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol if blood pressure rises significantly. ( 5.4 ) • Carbohydrate and lipid metabolic effects: Monitor prediabetic and diabetic women taking norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol. Consider an alternate contraceptive method for women with uncontrolled dyslipidemia. ( 5.6 ) • Headache: Evaluate significant change in headaches and discontinue norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol if indicated. ( 5.7 ) • Bleeding Irregularities and Amenorrhea: Evaluate irregular bleeding or amenorrhea. ( 5.8 ) 5.1 Thromboembolic Disorders and Other Vascular Problems • Stop norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol if an arterial thrombotic event or venous thromboembolic (VTE) event occurs. • Stop norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol if there is unexplained loss of vision, proptosis, diplopia, papilledema, or retinal vascular lesions. Evaluate for retinal vein thrombosis immediately [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )]. • If feasible, stop norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery or other surgeries known to have an elevated risk of VTE as well as during and following prolonged immobilization. • Start norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol no earlier than 4 weeks after delivery, in women who are not breastfeeding. The risk of postpartum VTE decreases after the third postpartum week, whereas the risk of ovulation increases after the third postpartum week. • The use of COCs increases the risk of VTE. However, pregnancy increases the risk of VTE as much or more than the use of COCs. The risk of VTE in women using COCs is 3 to 9 cases per 10,000 woman-years. The risk of VTE is highest during the first year of use of COCs and when restarting hormonal contraception after a break of 4 weeks or longer. The risk of thromboembolic disease due to COCs gradually disappears after use is discontinued. • Use of COCs also increases the risk of arterial thromboses such as strokes and myocardial infarctions, especially in women with other risk factors for these events. COCs have been shown to increase both the relative and attributable risks of cerebrovascular events (thrombotic and hemorrhagic strokes). This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age who smoke. • Use COCs with caution in women with cardiovascular disease risk factors. 5.2 Liver Disease Impaired Liver Function Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol are contraindicated in women with liver disease, such as acute viral hepatitis or severe (decompensated) cirrhosis of liver [see CONTRAINDICATIONS ( 4 )]. Acute or chronic disturbances of liver function may necessitate the discontinuation of COC use until markers of liver function return to normal and COC causation has been excluded. Discontinue norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol if jaundice develops. Liver Tumors Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol is contraindicated in women with benign and malignant liver tumors [see CONTRAINDICATIONS ( 4 )]. Hepatic adenomas are associated with COC use. An estimate of the attributable risk is 3.3 cases/100,000 COC users. Rupture of hepatic adenomas may cause death through intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Studies have shown an increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma in long-term (>8 years) COC users. However, the risk of liver cancers in COC users is less than one case per million users. 5.3 Risk of Liver Enzyme Elevations with Concomitant Hepatitis C Treatment During clinical trials with the Hepatitis C combination drug reg …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions with the use of COCs are discussed elsewhere in labeling: Serious cardiovascular events and stroke [see BOXED WARNING AND WARNINGS ANDPRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Vascular events [see WARNINGS ANDPRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Liver disease [see WARNINGS ANDPRECAUTIONS ( 5.2 )] The most common adverse reactions reported during clinical trials (≥2%) were: Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol: headache/migraine, breast issues (including breast pain, enlargement, and discharge), vaginal infection, abdominal/gastrointestinal pain, mood disorders (including mood alteration and depression), genital discharge, changes in weight (including weight increased or decreased). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Xiromed, LLC. at 1- (844-947-6633) XIROMED or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol was evaluated in 4,826 healthy women of child-bearing potential who participated in 6 clinical trials and received at least 1 dose of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol for contraception. Two trials were randomized active-controlled trials and 4 were uncontrolled open-label trials. In 3 trials, subjects were followed for up to 24 cycles; in 2 trials, subjects were followed for up to 12 cycles; and in 1 trial, subjects were followed for up to 6 cycles. Common Adverse Reactions (≥ 2% of subjects): The most common adverse reactions reported by at least 2% of the 4,826 women were the following in order of decreasing incidence: headache/migraine (33.6%), breast issues (including breast pain, enlargement, and discharge) (8.0%), vaginal infection (7.1%), abdominal/gastrointestinal pain (5.6%), mood disorders (including mood alteration and depression) (3.8%), genital discharge (3.2%), and changes in weight (including weight fluctuation, increased or decreased) (2.5%). Adverse Reactions Leading to Study Discontinuation: Over the trials, between 9 to 27% of subjects discontinued the trial due to an adverse reaction. The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) leading to discontinuation were: metrorrhagia (4.3%), nausea/vomiting (2.8%), headache/migraine (2.4%), mood disorders (including depression and mood altered) (1.1%), and weight increased (1.1%). Serious Adverse Reactions: breast cancer (1 subject), carcinoma of the cervix in situ (1 subject), hypertension (1 subject), and migraine (2 subjects). 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Five studies that compared breast cancer risk between ever-users (current or past use) of COCs and never-users of COCs reported no association between ever use of COCs and breast cancer risk, with effect estimates ranging from 0.90 - 1.12 (Figure 1). Three studies compared breast cancer risk between current or recent COC users (<6 months since last use) and never users of COCs (Figure 1). One of these studies reported no association between breast cancer risk and COC use. The other two studies found an increased relative risk of 1.19 - 1.33 with current or recent use. Both of these studies found an increased risk of breast cancer with current use of longer duration, with relative risks ranging from 1.03 with less than one year of COC use to approximately 1.4 with more than 8-10 years of COC use. Figure 1: Risk of Breast Cancer with Combined Oral Contraceptive Use RR = relative risk; OR = odds ratio; HR = hazard ratio. “ever COC” are females with current or past COC use; “never COC use” are females that never used COCs. The following additional adverse reactions have been reported from worldwide postmarketing experience with norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of unc …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Consult the labeling of concurrently used drugs to obtain further information about interactions with hormonal contraceptives or the potential for enzyme alterations. No drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol. Drugs or herbal products that induce certain enzymes including CYP3A4, may decrease the effectiveness of COCs or increase breakthrough bleeding. Counsel patients to use a back-up or alternative method of contraception when enzyme inducers are used with COCs. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on Combined Oral Contraceptives: Substances Decreasing the Plasma Concentrations of COCs: Drugs or herbal products that induce certain enzymes, including cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), may decrease the plasma concentrations of COCs and potentially diminish the effectiveness of COCs or increase breakthrough bleeding. Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, bosentan, felbamate, griseofulvin, oxcarbazepine, rifampicin, topiramate, rifabutin, rufinamide, aprepitant, and products containing St. John's wort. Interactions between hormonal contraceptives and other drugs may lead to breakthrough bleeding and/or contraceptive failure. Counsel women to use an alternative method of contraception or a back-up method when enzyme inducers are used with COCs, and to continue back-up contraception for 28 days after discontinuing the enzyme inducer to ensure contraceptive reliability. Colesevelam: Colesevelam, a bile acid sequestrant, given together with a COC, has been shown to significantly decrease the AUC of EE. The drug interaction between the contraceptive and colesevelam was decreased when the two drug products were given 4 hours apart. Substances Increasing the Plasma Concentrations of COCs: Co-administration of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin and certain COCs containing ethinyl estradiol (EE) increase AUC values for EE by approximately 20-25%. Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. CYP3A4 inhibitors such as itraconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole, grapefruit juice, or ketoconazole may increase plasma hormone concentrations. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Protease inhibitors, Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase inhibitors, and HIV/AIDS Medications Containing Strong Inhibitors or Inducers of CYP3A Significant changes (increase or decrease) in the plasma concentrations of estrogen and/or progestin have been noted in some cases of co-administration with HIV protease inhibitors (decrease [e.g., nelfinavir, ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, (fos)amprenavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, and tipranavir/ritonavir] or increase [e.g., indinavir and atazanavir/ritonavir])/HCV protease inhibitors (decrease [e.g., boceprevir and telaprevir]) or with non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (decrease [e.g., nevirapine] or increase [e.g., etravirine]) or with HIV/AIDS medications containing strong inhibitors (e.g., cobicistat and ritonavir) or inducers of CYP3A. 7.2 Effects of Combined Oral Contraceptives on Other Drugs • COCs containing EE may inhibit the metabolism of other compounds (e.g., cyclosporine, prednisolone, theophylline, tizanidine, and voriconazole) and increase their plasma concentrations. • COCs have been shown to decrease plasma concentrations of acetaminophen, clofibric acid, morphine, salicylic acid, temazepam and lamotrigine. Significant decrease in plasma concentration of lamotrigine has been shown, likely due to induction of lamotrigine glucuronidation. This may reduce seizure control; therefore, dosage adjustments of lamotrigine may be necessary. Women on thyroid hormone replacement therapy may need increased doses of thyroid hormone because the serum concentration of thyroid-binding globulin increases with use of COCs. 7.3 Interference with Laboratory Tests The use of …
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactating women: Not recommended; can decrease milk production. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There is no use for contraception in pregnancy, therefore, Tri-Estarylla (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) should be discontinued during pregnancy. Epidemiologic studies and metaanalyses have not found an increased risk of genital or non-genital birth defects (including cardiac anomalies and limb reduction defects) following exposure to CHCs before conception or during early pregnancy. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4 percent and 15 to 20 percent, respectively. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary Contraceptive hormones and/or metabolites are present in human milk. CHCs can reduce milk production in breast-feeding females. This reduction can occur at any time but is less likely to occur once breast-feeding is well-established. When possible, advise the nursing female to use other forms of contraception until she discontinues breast-feeding. The developmental and health benefits of breast-feeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for Tri-Estarylla and any potential adverse effects on the breast-fed child from Tri-Estarylla or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and efficacy of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol have been established in women of reproductive age. Efficacy is expected to be the same for post-pubertal adolescents under the age of 18 and for users 18 years and older. Use of this product before menarche is not indicated. There was no significant difference between norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol and placebo in mean change in total lumbar spine (L1-L4) and total hip bone mineral density between baseline and Cycle 13 in 123 adolescent females with anorexia nervosa in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, one-year treatment duration clinical trial for the Intent To Treat (ITT) population. 8.5 Geriatric Use Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol has not been studied in postmenopausal women and are not indicated in this population. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment The pharmacokinetics of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol has not been studied in subjects with hepatic impairment. However, steroid hormones may be poorly metabolized in patients with hepatic impairment. Acute or chronic disturbances of liver function may necessitate the discontinuation of COC use until markers of liver function return to normal and COC causation has been excluded. [See CONTRAINDICATIONS ( 4 ) and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.2 )]. 8.7 Renal Impairment The pharmacokinetics of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol has not been studied in women with renal impairment.
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Oral Contraception COCs lower the risk of becoming pregnant primarily by suppressing ovulation. Acne Acne is a skin condition with a multifactorial etiology, including androgen stimulation of sebum production. While the combination of ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate increases sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and decreases free testosterone, the relationship between these changes and a decrease in the severity of facial acne in otherwise healthy women with this skin condition has not been established.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION Each of the following products is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol. Norgestimate is designated as (18,19-Dinor-17-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one,17-(acetyloxy)-13-ethyl-, oxime,(17α)-(+)-) and ethinyl estradiol is designated as (19-nor-17α-pregna,1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol). • Each active white tablet contains 0.180 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol. Inactive ingredients include crospovidone, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch. • Each active light blue tablet contains 0.215 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol. Inactive ingredients include crospovidone, FD & C Blue No.2 lake, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch • Each active blue tablet contains 0.250 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol. Inactive ingredients include crospovidone, FD & C Blue No.2 lake, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch • Each green tablet contains only inert ingredients, as follows: crospovidone, D &C Yellow No.10 Aluminum Lake, FD & C Blue No.2 lake, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch Chemical Structure 1
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE There have been no reports of serious ill effects from overdosage of oral contraceptives, including ingestion by children. Overdosage may cause withdrawal bleeding in females and nausea.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets, USP is available in blisters containing 28 tablets as follows: Each blister card contains 21 active tablets and 7 inactive tablets. 7 white (active) tablets are round, debossed with SZ on one side and T2 on the other side and contains 0.18 mg of norgestimate and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol . 7 light blue (active) tablets are round, debossed with SZ on one side and T3 on the other side and contains 0.215 mg of norgestimate and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol . 7 blue (active) tablets are round, debossed with SZ on one side and T4 on the other side and contains 0.25 mg of norgestimate and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol . 7 green (inert) tablets are round, debossed with SZ on one side and J1 on the other side. NDC 63629-2350-1, one box containing 3 individual unit cartons 16.2 Storage Conditions Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-7861-0 | 50090-7861 | A-S Medication Solutions | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (50090-7861-0) / 1 KIT in 1 BLISTER PACK | January 21, 2026 |
| 63629-2350-1 | 63629-2350 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (63629-2350-1) / 1 KIT in 1 BLISTER PACK | February 10, 2023 |
| 70700-121-85 | 70700-121 | Xiromed, LLC. | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70700-121-85) / 1 KIT in 1 BLISTER PACK | February 10, 2023 |
| 50090-7861 | 50090-7861 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | September 1, 2022 |
| 63629-2350 | 63629-2350 | Bryant Ranch Prepack | — | September 1, 2022 |
| 70700-121 | 70700-121 | Xiromed, LLC. | — | September 1, 2022 |
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| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
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