Zenchent Fe Dosage
Generic name: NORETHINDRONE 0.4mg, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 0.035mg;
Dosage form: tablets
Drug class: Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 20, 2024.
How to Start Zenchent Fe, Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, Chewable and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets
Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets are dispensed in a blister card.
Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets 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.
How to Take Zenchent Fe, Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, Chewable and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets
Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets (light yellow active tablets and brown placebo tablets) may be swallowed whole or chewed and swallowed. If the tablet is chewed, the patient should drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid immediately after swallowing.
Table 1: Instructions for Administration of Zenchent Fe, Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, Chewable and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets |
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Starting CHCs 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 Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets from another hormonal contraceptive | Start on the same day that a new pack of the previous hormonal contraceptive would have started. |
Switching from another contraceptive method to Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets | Start Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets: |
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Complete instructions to facilitate patient counseling on proper tablet usage are located in the FDA-Approved Patient Labeling. |
Starting Zenchent Fe, Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, Chewable and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets after Abortion or Miscarriage
First-trimester
- After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets are started within 5 days after termination of the pregnancy.
- If Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets are 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 Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets.
Second-trimester
- Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets, 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 Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets.
Starting Zenchent Fe, Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, Chewable and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets after Childbirth
- Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start contraceptive therapy with Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets 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 Zenchent Fe, norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, chewable and ferrous fumarate tablets..
Missed Tablets
Table 2: Instructions for Missed Zenchent Fe, Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, Chewable and Ferrous Fumarate 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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