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Ethinyl Estradiol / Segesterone Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 24, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.013 mg-0.15 mg/24 hours

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Contraception

Insert vaginal system into vagina and allow it to remain in vagina continuously for 21 days, then remove for a 1-week dose-free interval

Duration of therapy: One vaginal system will provide contraception for 13 cycles

Timing of Initiation:

Comments:

Use: For use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Contraception

Insert vaginal system into vagina and allow it to remain in vagina continuously for 21 days, then remove for a 1-week dose-free interval

Duration of therapy: One vaginal system will provide contraception for 13 cycles

Timing of Initiation:

Comments:

Use: For use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Not recommended in renal impairment

Liver Dose Adjustments

Contraindicated in patients with liver tumors, acute hepatitis, or severe (decompensated) cirrhosis

Discontinue use if jaundice develops; investigate acute liver test abnormalities as they may necessitate therapy discontinuation

Dose Adjustments

Use of CHC (those containing estrogen) for emergency contraception is not recommended while using this drug

Deviations from the Recommended Regimen:


Inadvertent Removal or Expulsion:

Prolonged Vaginal System Free Interval:

Prolonged Use of Vaginal System:

Concomitant Use with Enzyme Inducers:

Precautions

US BOXED WARNINGS: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS:


CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Safety and efficacy have been established in females of reproductive age including postpubertal adolescents under the age of 18 years
Safety and efficacy have not been established in females who have reached menopause.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Not recommended

Other Comments

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