Vylibra Dosage
Generic name: NORGESTIMATE 0.250mg, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 0.035mg;
Dosage form: kit
Drug class: Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 4, 2025.
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 VyLibra.
Table 1: Instructions for Administration of VyLibra |
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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:
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Day 1 Start:
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Sunday Start:
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Switching to VyLibra 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 VyLibra |
Start VyLibra: |
• Transdermal patch |
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• Vaginal ring |
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• Injection |
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• Intrauterine contraceptive |
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• Implant |
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Complete instructions to facilitate patient counseling on proper tablet usage are located in the FDA-Approved Patient Labeling. |
Starting VyLibra after Abortion or Miscarriage
First-trimester
- After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, VyLibra may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if VyLibra is started immediately.
- If VyLibra 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 VyLibra.
Second-trimester
- Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start VyLibra, 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 VyLibra..
Starting VyLibra after Childbirth
- Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start contraceptive therapy with VyLibra following the instructions in Table 1 for women not currently using hormonal contraception.
- VyLibra is not recommended for use in lactating women.
- If the woman has not yet had a period postpartum, consider the possibility of ovulation and conception occurring prior to use of VyLibra..
Recommendations Regarding Missed Doses
Contraceptive failure may occur when active tablets are missed. Table 2 describes instructions for VyLibra dosing and use of additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms) when active tablets are missed.
Table 2: Instructions for Missed VyLibra Tablets |
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Take the tablet as soon as possible. Continue taking one tablet a day until the pack is finished. |
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Take the two missed tablets as soon as possible and the next two active tablets the next day. Continue taking one tablet a day until the pack is finished. Additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) should be used as back-up if the patient has sex within 7 days after missing tablets. |
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Day 1 start: Throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that same day. Sunday start: Continue taking one tablet a day until Sunday, then throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that same day. Additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) should be used as back-up if the patient has sex within 7 days after missing tablets. |
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