Microgestin 24 Fe Dosage
Generic name: NORETHINDRONE ACETATE 1mg, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 0.02mg;
Dosage form: tablets
Drug class: Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 2, 2024.
How to Start Microgestin 24 Fe
Microgestin 24 Fe is dispensed in 28-tablet blister card. Microgestin 24 Fe may be started using either a Day 1 start or a Sunday start (see Table 1). The plastic compact is pre-set for a Sunday start. Day 1 Start day-label stickers are available. For the first cycle of a Sunday Start regimen, an additional method of contraception must be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration.
How to Take Microgestin 24 Fe

Starting Microgestin 24 Fe after Abortion or Miscarriage
First-trimester
- After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Microgestin 24 Fe may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Microgestin 24 Fe is started immediately.
- If Microgestin 24 Fe is not started within 5 days after termination of the pregnancy, the patient must use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first 7 days of her first 28-day course of Microgestin 24 Fe.
- Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start Microgestin 24 Fe following the instructions in Table 1 for Sunday start. Use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first 7 days of the patient's first 28-day course of Microgestin 24 Fe.
Starting Microgestin 24 Fe after Childbirth
- Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start contraceptive therapy with Microgestin 24 Fe following the instructions in Table 1 for women not currently using hormonal contraception.
- If the woman has not yet had a period postpartum, consider the possibility of ovulation and conception occurring prior to use of Microgestin 24 Fe.
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