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TRI-LO-MARZIA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200541-001 | NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL | 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 | 12 | Labeling | Approved | April 29, 2022 | Standard |
| Supplement | 8 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | January 28, 2019 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 5 | Labeling | Approved | January 28, 2019 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Labeling | Approved | September 26, 2012 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Not Applicable | Approved | June 25, 2012 | — |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251209). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Tri-Lo-Marzia 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 ) 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 )].
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingRECENT MAJOR CHANGES Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 ) 12/2021
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tri-Lo-Marzia is an estrogen/progestin COC, indicated for use by women to prevent pregnancy. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Oral Contraception Tri-Lo-MarziaTM Tablets are indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy [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. ( 2.2 ) Take tablets in the order directed on the blister. ( 2.2 ) Do not skip or delay tablet intake. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 How to Start Tri-Lo-Marzia Tri-Lo-Marzia is dispensed in a blister [see HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING ( 16 )]. Tri-Lo-Marzia may be started using either a Day 1 start or a Sunday start (see Table 1). For the first cycle of a Sunday Start regimen, an additional method of contraception should be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration. 2.2 How to Take Tri-Lo-Marzia Table 1 : Instructions for Administration of Tri - Lo - Marzia 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 : ο Tri-Lo-Marzia active tablets are white to off white (Day 1 to Day 7), light blue (Day 8 to Day 15) and blue (Day 16 to Day 21) and has green inactive tablets ( Day 22 to Day 28) Day 1 Start : ο Take first active tablet without regard to meals on the first day of menses. ο Take subsequent active tablets once daily at the same time each day for a total of 21 days. ο Take one green inactive tablet daily for 7 days and at the same time of day that active tablets were taken. ο Begin each subsequent pack on the same day of the week as the first cycle pack (i.e., on the day after taking the last inactive tablet) Sunday Start : ο 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 - Lo - Marzia . ο Take subsequent active tablets once daily at the same time each day for a total of 21 days. ο Take one green inactive tablet daily for the following 7 days and at the same time of day that active tablets were taken. ο 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 - Lo - Marzia 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 - Lo - Marzia Start Tri - Lo - Marzia : ο Transdermal patch ο On the day when next application would have been scheduled ο Vaginal ring ο On the day when next insertion would have been scheduled ο Injection ο On the day when next injection would have been scheduled ο Intrauterine contraceptive ο On the day of removal ο 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. ο Implant ο 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-Lo-Marzia after Abortion or Miscarriage First-trimester: After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Tri-Lo-Marzia may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Tri-Lo-Marzia is started immediately. If Tri-Lo-Marzia 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 pack of Tri-Lo-Marzia. 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-Lo-Marzia, 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 pa …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tri-Lo-Marzia consists of 28 round, film-coated tablets in the following order ( 3 ): • 7 white to off white tablets each containing 0.18 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol • 7 light blue tablets each containing 0.215 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol • 7 blue tablets each containing 0.25 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol • 7 green tablets (inert) Tri-Lo-Marzia Tablets are available in a wallet. Each wallet contains 28 tablets in the following order: • 7 white to off white, round, film-coated tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E21" on the other side of the tablet contains 0.18 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol • 7 light blue, round, film-coated tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E22" on the other side of the tablet contains 0.215 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol • 7 blue, round, film-coated tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E23" on the other side of the tablet contains 0.25 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol • 7 green, round, biconvex, film-coated, tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E24" on the other side of the tablet contains inert ingredients
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases ( 4 ) Liver tumors or liver disease ( 4 ) Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding ( 4 ) Pregnancy ( 4 ) Current diagnosis of, or history of, breast cancer, which may be hormone-sensitive ( 4 ) Co-administration with Hepatitis C drug combinations containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir ( 4 ) Tri-Lo-Marzia 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: o Smoke, if over age 35 [see BOXED WARNING and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] o Have deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, now or in the past [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] o Have inherited or acquired hypercoagulopathies [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] o Have cerebrovascular disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] o Have coronary artery disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] o 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 )] o Have uncontrolled hypertension [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.4 )] o Have diabetes mellitus with vascular disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.6 )] o Have headaches with focal neurological symptoms or migraine headaches with aura [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.7 )] o 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 )]
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Thromboembolic Disorders and Other Vascular Problems: Stop Tri-Lo-Marzia 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 Tri-Lo-Marzia if jaundice occurs. ( 5.2 ) High Blood Pressure: If used in women with well-controlled hypertension, monitor blood pressure and stop Tri-Lo-Marzia if blood pressure rises significantly. ( 5.4 ) Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolic Effects: Monitor prediabetic and diabetic women taking Tri-Lo-Marzia. Consider an alternate contraceptive method for women with uncontrolled dyslipidemia. ( 5.6 ) Headache: Evaluate significant change in headaches and discontinue Tri-Lo-Marzia if indicated. ( 5.7 ) Bleeding Irregularities and Amenorrhea: Evaluate irregular bleeding or amenorrhea. ( 5.8 ) 5.1 Thromboembolic Disorders and Other Vascular Problems Stop Tri-Lo-Marzia if an arterial thrombotic event or venous thrombotic (VTE) event occurs. Stop Tri-Lo-Marzia 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 Tri-Lo-Marzia 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 Tri-Lo-Marzia 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 Do not use Tri-Lo-Marzia 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 Tri-Lo-Marzia if jaundice develops. Liver Tumors Tri-Lo-Marzia 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 regimen that contains ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, ALT elevations greater than 5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), including some cases greater than 20 times the ULN, were significantly more frequent in women using ethinyl estradiol-containing medications, …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions reported during clinical trials (≥2%) were: headache/migraine, nausea/vomiting, breast issues, abdominal pain, menstrual disorders, mood disorders, acne, vulvovaginal infection, abdominal distension, weight increased, fatigue. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 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 AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Vascular events [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Liver disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.2 )] Adverse reactions commonly reported by COC users are: Irregular uterine bleeding Nausea Breast tenderness Headache 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 Tri-Lo-Marzia was evaluated in 1,723 subjects who participated in a randomized, partially blinded, multicenter, active-controlled clinical trial of Tri-Lo-Marzia for contraception. This trial examined healthy, nonpregnant, volunteers aged 18 to 45 (nonsmoker if 35 to 45 years of age), who were sexually active with regular coitus. Subjects were followed for up to 13 28-day cycles. Common Adverse Reactions (≥ 2% of subjects) The most common adverse reactions reported by at least 2% of the 1,723 women using the 28-day regimen were the following in order of decreasing incidence: headache/migraine (30.5%), nausea/vomiting (16.3%); breast issues (including tenderness, pain, enlargement, swelling, discharge, discomfort, cyst, and nipple pain) (10.3%), abdominal pain (9.2%), menstrual disorders (including dysmenorrhea, menstrual discomfort, menstrual disorder) (9.2%), mood disorders (including depression, mood altered, mood swings and depressed mood) (7.6%); acne (5.1%), vulvovaginal infection (3.5%), abdominal distension (2.8%), weight increased (2.4%), fatigue (2.1%). Adverse Reactions Leading to Study Discontinuation In the clinical trial of Tri-Lo-Marzia 4% of subjects discontinued the trial due to an adverse reaction. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation were headache/migraine (1.2%), nausea/vomiting (0.7%), cervical dysplasia (0.7%), abdominal pain (0.4%), ovarian cyst (0.3%), acne (0.2%), flatulence (0.2%) and depression (0.2%). Serious Adverse Reactions Carcinoma of the cervix in situ (1 subject) and cervical dysplasia (1 subject). 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 drug reactions have been reported from worldwide postmarketing experience with norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol. Because these reactions are reported volu …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 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 ) 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 Tri-Lo-Marzia. 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 COCs include phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, bosentan, felbamate, griseofulvin, oxcarbazepine, rifampicin, topiramate, rifabutin, rufinamide, aprepitant and products containing St. John's wort. Interactions between COCs 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 ethinyl estradiol (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 EE increase AUC values for EE by approximately 20 to 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 and Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors 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]). 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 contraceptive steroids may influence the results of certain laboratory tests, such as coagulation factors, lipids, glucose tolerance, and binding proteins. 7.4 Concomitant Use with HCV Combination Therapy – Liver Enzyme Elevation Do not co-administer …
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Nursing mothers: Not recommended; can decrease milk production. ( 8.3 ) 8.1 Pregnancy There is little or no increased risk of birth defects in women who inadvertently use COCs during early pregnancy. Epidemiologic studies and meta-analyses have not found an increased risk of genital or non-genital birth defects (including cardiac anomalies and limb reduction defects) following exposure to low dose COCs prior to conception or during early pregnancy. Do not administer COCs to induce withdrawal bleeding as a test for pregnancy. Do not use COCs during pregnancy to treat threatened or habitual abortion. 8.3 Nursing Mothers Advise the nursing mother to use other forms of contraception, when possible, until she has weaned her child. COCs can reduce milk production in breastfeeding mothers. This is less likely to occur once breastfeeding is well-established; however, it can occur at any time in some women. Small amounts of oral contraceptive steroids and/or metabolites are present in breast milk. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and efficacy of Tri-Lo-Marzia Tablets 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. 8.5 Geriatric Use Tri-Lo-Marzia has not been studied in postmenopausal women and is not indicated in this population. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment The pharmacokinetics of Tri-Lo-Marzia 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 Tri-Lo-Marzia has not been studied in women with renal impairment.
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action COCs lower the risk of becoming pregnant primarily by suppressing ovulation. Other possible mechanisms may include cervical mucus changes that inhibit sperm penetration and endometrial changes that reduce the likelihood of implantation.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION Tri-Lo-Marzia is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol. Norgestimate is designated as ((+)-13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-18, 19-dinor-17a-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one oxime acetate (ester)) and ethinyl estradiol is designated as (19-nor-17a-pregna,1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol). • Each active white film-coated tablet contains 0.18 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol. Inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone and titanium dioxide. • Each active light blue film-coated tablet contains 0.215 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol. Inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminium Lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone and titanium dioxide. • Each active blue film-coated tablet contains 0.25 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol. Inactive ingredients include anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminium Lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone and titanium dioxide. • Each green film-coated tablet contains only inert ingredients, as follows: croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminium Lake, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide. Image structure
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 Tri-Lo-Marzia are available in a blister (NDC 68180-837-71) containing 28 tablets packed in a pouch (NDC 68180-837-71). Such three pouches are packaged in a carton (NDC 68180-837-73). Each blister (28 tablets) contains in the following order: 7 white to off white, round, film-coated tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E21" on the other side contains 0.18 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol 7 light blue, round, film-coated tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E22" on the other side contains 0.215 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol 7 blue, round, film-coated tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E23" on the other side contains 0.25 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol 7 green, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets (non-hormonal placebo) debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E24" on the other side contains inert ingredients 16.2 Storage Conditions Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. Keep this and all medication out of reach of children.
16.1 How Supplied Tri-Lo-Marzia are available in a blister (NDC 68180-837-71) containing 28 tablets packed in a pouch (NDC 68180-837-71). Such three pouches are packaged in a carton (NDC 68180-837-73). Each blister (28 tablets) contains in the following order: 7 white to off white, round, film-coated tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E21" on the other side contains 0.18 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol 7 light blue, round, film-coated tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E22" on the other side contains 0.215 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol 7 blue, round, film-coated tablets debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E23" on the other side contains 0.25 mg norgestimate and 0.025 mg ethinyl estradiol 7 green, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets (non-hormonal placebo) debossed with 'LU' on one side and "E24" on the other side contains inert ingredients
Recalls
Source: FDA Enforcement| Classification | Reported | Firm | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class II | June 2, 2021 | Cardinal Health Inc. | CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage. | Terminated |
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-2429-0 | 50090-2429 | A-S Medication Solutions | 1 KIT in 1 KIT (50090-2429-0) | January 8, 2020 |
| 68180-837-73 | 68180-837 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 POUCH in 1 CARTON (68180-837-73) / 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 POUCH / 1 KIT in 1 BLISTER PACK | January 8, 2020 |
| 63187-754-28 | 63187-754 | Proficient Rx LP | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 POUCH (63187-754-28) / 1 KIT in 1 BLISTER PACK | October 3, 2016 |
| 50090-2429 | 50090-2429 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | January 8, 2020 |
| 68180-837 | 68180-837 | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | — | January 8, 2020 |
| 63187-754 | 63187-754 | Proficient Rx LP | — | January 18, 2016 |
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| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| Enforcement | FDA | Recall records |
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