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NORDETTE 28 DOSAGE
AND ADMINISTRATION To achieve maximum contraceptive
effectiveness, Nordette-28 must be taken exactly
as directed and at intervals not exceeding 24 hours.
The dosage of Nordette-28 is one light-orange tablet
daily for 21 consecutive days, followed by one pink
inert tablet daily for 7 consecutive days, according
to prescribed schedule. It is recommended that tablets
be taken at the same time each day, preferably after
the evening meal or at bedtime. During the first
cycle of medication, the patient is instructed to
begin taking Nordette-28 on the first Sunday after
the onset of menstruation. If menstruation begins
on a Sunday, the first tablet (light-orange) is
taken that day. One light-orange tablet should be
taken daily for 21 consecutive days, followed by
one pink inert tablet daily for 7 consecutive days.
Withdrawal bleeding should usually occur within
three days following discontinuation of light-orange
tablets. During the first cycle, contraceptive reliance
should not be placed on Nordette-28 until a light-orange
tablet has been taken daily for 7 consecutive days.
The possibility of ovulation and conception prior
to initiation of medication should be considered.
The patient begins her next and all subsequent 28-day
courses of tablets on the same day of the week (Sunday)
on which she began her first course, following the
same schedule: 21 days on light-orange tablets--7
days on pink inert tablets. If in any cycle the
patient starts tablets later than the proper day,
she should protect herself by using another method
of birth control until she has taken a light-orange
tablet daily for 7 consecutive days. If spotting
or breakthrough bleeding occurs, the patient is
instructed to continue on the same regimen. This
type of bleeding is usually transient and without
significance; however, if the bleeding is persistent
or prolonged, the patient is advised to consult
her physician. Although the occurrence of pregnancy
is highly unlikely if Nordette-28 is taken according
to directions, if withdrawal bleeding does not occur,
the possibility of pregnancy must be considered.
If the patient has not adhered to the prescribed
schedule (missed one or more tablets or started
taking them on a day later than she should have),
the probability of pregnancy should be considered
at the time of the first missed period and appropriate
diagnostic measures taken before the medication
is resumed. If the patient has adhered to the prescribed
regimen and misses two consecutive periods, pregnancy
should be ruled out before continuing the contraceptive
regimen. For additional patient instructions regarding
missed pills, see the "WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS PILLS"
section in the DETAILED PATIENT LABELING for LO/OVRAL.
Any time the patient misses two or more light-orange
tablets, she should also use another method of contraception
until she has taken a light-orange tablet daily
for seven consecutive days. If the patient misses
one or more pink tablets, she is still protected
against pregnancy provided she begins taking light-orange
tablets again on the proper day. If breakthrough
bleeding occurs following missed light-orange tablets,
it will usually be transient and of no consequence.
While there is little likelihood of ovulation occurring
if only one or two light-orange tablets are missed,
the possibility of ovulation increases with each
successive day that scheduled light-orange tablets
are missed. In the nonlactating mother, Nordette-28
may be initiated postpartum, for contraception.
When the tablets are administered in the postpartum
period, the increased risk of thromboembolic disease
associated with the postpartum period must be considered
(see " Contraindications ", " Warnings ", and "
Precautions " concerning thromboembolic disease).
It is to be noted that early resumption of ovulation
may occur if Parlodel? (bromocriptine mesylate)
has been used for the prevention of lactation.
NORDETTE 28 HOW SUPPLIED
Nordette?-28 Tablets (0.15 mg levonorgestrel and
0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol) are available in 6 PILPAK?
dispensers, each containing 28 tablets as follows:
21 active tablets, NDC 0008-2533, light-orange,
round tablet marked "WYETH" and "75". 7 inert tablets,
NDC 0008-0486, pink, round tablet marked "WYETH"
and "486". ALSO AVAILABLE: Nordette?-28 Tablets
(0.15 mg levonorgestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol)
are available in packages of 12 PILPAK? dispensers
for clinic use only, each containing 28 tablets
as follows: 21 active tablets, NDC 0008-2533, light-orange,
round tablet marked "WYETH" and "75". 7 inert tablets,
NDC 0008-0486, pink, round tablet marked "WYETH"
and "486". Store at room temperature, approx. 25?C
(77?F). References available upon request. Brief
Summary Patient Package Insert: See LO/OVRAL. DETAILED
PATIENT LABELING: See LO/OVRAL. HOW TO TAKE THE
PILL For Nordette-28 PILPAK? Dispenser , See LO/OVRAL.
For Nordette-28 Clinic Pilpak? , See below. HOW
TO TAKE THE PILL This product (like all oral contraceptives)
is intended to prevent pregnancy. It does not protect
against transmission of HIV (AIDS) and other sexually
transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, genital
herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, and
syphilis.
NORDETTE 28
IMPORTANT POINTS
TO REMEMBER BEFORE
YOU START TAKING YOUR PILLS: BE SURE TO READ THESE
DIRECTIONS: Before you start taking your pills.
Anytime you are not sure what to do. THE RIGHT WAY
TO TAKE THE PILL IS TO TAKE ONE PILL EVERY DAY AT
THE SAME TIME. If you miss pills you could get pregnant.
This includes starting the pack late. The more pills
you miss, the more likely you are to get pregnant.
MANY WOMEN HAVE SPOTTING OR LIGHT BLEEDING, OR MAY
FEEL SICK TO THEIR STOMACH DURING THE FIRST 1-3
PACKS OF PILLS. If you feel sick to your stomach,
do not stop taking the pill. The problem will usually
go away. If it doesn't go away, check with your
doctor or clinic. MISSING PILLS CAN ALSO CAUSE SPOTTING
OR LIGHT BLEEDING, even when you make up these pills.
On the days you take 2 pills to make up for missed
pills, you could also feel a little sick to your
stomach. IF YOU HAVE VOMITING OR DIARRHEA, for any
reason, or IF YOU TAKE SOME MEDICINES, including
some antibiotics, your pills may not work as well.
Use a back-up method (such as condoms or foam) until
you check with your doctor or clinic. IF YOU HAVE
TROUBLE REMEMBERING TO TAKE THE PILL, talk to your
doctor or clinic about how to make pill-taking easier
or about using another method of birth control.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR ARE UNSURE ABOUT THE INFORMATION
IN THIS LEAFLET, call your doctor or clinic. NORDETTE?-21,
OVRAL?, LO/OVRAL?, NORDETTE?-28, OVRAL?-28, AND
LO/OVRAL?-28 BEFORE YOU START TAKING YOUR PILLS
-DECIDE WHAT TIME OF DAY YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR PILL
It is important to take it at about the same time
every day. LOOK AT YOUR PILL PACK TO SEE IF IT HAS
21 OR 28 PILLS: The 21-pill pack has 21 "active"
white or light-orange pills (with hormones) to take
for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week without pills. The
28-pill pack has 21 "active" white or light-orange
pills (with hormones) to take for 3 weeks, followed
by 1 week of reminder pink pills (without hormones).
ALSO FIND: where on the pack to start taking the
pills, in what order to take the pills (follow the
arrows), and the week numbers as shown in the picture
below. BE SURE YOU HAVE READY AT ALL TIMES. ANOTHER
KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL (such as condoms or foam)
to use as a back-up in case you miss pills. AND
EXTRA, FULL PILL PACK WHEN YOU START THE FIRST PACK
OF PILLS: For the 21-day pill pack you have two
choices of which day to start taking your first
pack of pills. (See DAY 1 START or SUNDAY START
directions below.) Decide with your doctor or clinic
which is the best day for you. The 28-day pill pack
accommodates a SUNDAY START only. For either pill
pack pick a time of day which will be easy to remember.
DAY 1 START: These instructions are for the 21-day
pill pack only. The 28-day pill pack does not accommodate
a DAY 1 START dosage regimen. Take the first "active"
white or light-orange pill of the first pack during
the first 24 hours of your period. You will not
need to use a back-up method of birth control, since
you are starting the pill at the beginning of your
period. SUNDAY START: These instructions are for
either the 21-day or the 28-day pill pack. Take
the first "active" white or light-orange pill of
the first pack on the Sunday after your period starts
, even if you are still bleeding. If your period
begins on Sunday, start the pack that same day.
Use another method of birth control as a back-up
method if you have sex anytime from the Sunday you
start your first pack until the next Sunday (7 days).
Condoms or foam are good back-up methods of birth
control.
NORDETTE 28 WHAT
TO DO DURING THE MONTH:TAKE ONE PILL AT THE
SAME TIME EVERY DAY UNTIL THE PACK IS EMPTY. Do
not skip pills even if you are spotting or bleeding
between monthly periods or feel sick to your stomach
(nausea). Do not skip pills even if you do not have
sex very often. WHEN YOU FINISH A PACK OR SWITCH
YOUR BRAND OF PILLS: 21 pills: Wait 7 days to start
the next pack. You will probably have your period
during that week. Be sure that no more than 7 days
pass between 21-day packs. 28 pills: Start the next
pack on the day after your last "reminder" pill.
Do not wait any days between packs.
NORDETTE 28 WHAT TO DO IF YOU
MISS PILLS If you MISS 1 white or light-orange
"active" pill: Take it as soon as you remember.
Take the next pill at your regular time. This means
you take 2 pills in 1 day. You do not need to use
a back-up birth control method if you have sex.
If you MISS 2 white or light-orange "active" pills
in a row in WEEK 1 OR WEEK 2 of your pack: Take
2 pills on the day you remember and 2 pills the
next day. Then take 1 pill a day until you finish
the pack. You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex
in the 7 days after you miss pills. You MUST use
another birth control method (such as condoms or
foam) as a back-up for those 7 days. If you MISS
2 white or light-orange "active" pills in a row
in THE 3rd WEEK: The Day 1 Starter instructions
are for the 21-day pill pack only. The 28-day pill
pack does not accommodate a DAY 1 START dosage regimen.
The Sunday Starter instructions are for either the
21-day or 28-day pill pack. If you are a Day 1 Starter:
THROW OUT the rest of the pill pack and start a
new pack that same day. If you are a Sunday Starter:
Keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday,
THROW OUT the rest of the pack and start a new pack
of pills that same day. You may not have your period
this month but this is expected. However, if you
miss your period 2 months in a row, call your doctor
or clinic because you might be pregnant. You MAY
BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after
you miss pills. You MUST use another birth control
method (such as condoms or foam) as a back-up for
those 7 days. If you MISS 3 OR MORE white or light-orange
"active" pills in a row (during the first 3 weeks):
The Day 1 Starter instructions are for the 21-day
pill pack only. The 28-day pill pack does not accommodate
a DAY 1 START dosage regimen. The Sunday Starter
instructions are for either the 21-day or 28-day
pill pack. If you are a Day 1 Starter THROW OUT
the rest of the pill pack and start a new pack that
same day. If you are a Sunday Starter Keep taking
1 pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday, THROW
OUT the rest of the pack and start a new pack of
pills that same day. You may not have your period
this month but this is expected. However, if you
miss your period 2 months in a row, call your doctor
or clinic because you might be pregnant. You MAY
BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after
you miss pills. YOU MUST use another birth control
method (such as condoms or foam) as back-up for
those 7 days. A REMINDER FOR THOSE ON 28-DAY PACKS:
If you forget any of the 7 pink "reminder" pills
in Week 4: THROW AWAY the pills you missed. Keep
taking 1 pill each day until the pack is empty.
You do not need a back-up method if you start your
next pack on time.
NORDETTE 28 FINALLY, IF YOU
ARE STILL NOT SURE WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE PILLS YOU
HAVE MISSED:
Use a BACK-UP METHOD anytime you have sex. KEEP
TAKING ONE PILL EACH DAY until you can reach your
doctor or clinic. OVRETTE? Ovrette is administered
on a continuous daily dosage schedule, one tablet
each day, every day of the year. Take the first
tablet on the first day of your menstrual period.
Tablets should be taken at the same time every day,
without interruption, whether bleeding occurs or
not. If bleeding is prolonged (more than 8 days)
or unusually heavy, you should contact your doctor.
Forgotten pills The risk of pregnancy increases
with each tablet missed. Therefore, it is very important
that you take one tablet daily as directed. If you
miss one tablet, take it as soon as you remember
and also take your next tablet at the regular time.
If you miss two tablets, take one of the missed
tablets as soon as you remember, as well as your
regular tablet for that day at the proper time.
Furthermore, you should use another method of birth
control in addition to taking Ovrette until you
have taken fourteen days (2 weeks) of medication.
If more than two tablets have been missed, Ovrette
should be discontinued immediately and another method
of birth control used until the start of your next
menstrual period. Then you may resume taking Ovrette.
Pregnancy due to pill failure The incidence of pill
failure resulting in pregnancy is approximately
less than 1.0% if taken every day as directed, but
more typical failure rates are less than 3.0%. If
failure does occur, the risk to the fetus is minimal.
RISKS TO THE FETUS If you do become pregnant while
using oral contraceptives, the risk to the fetus
is small, on the order of no more than one per thousand.
You should, however, discuss the risks to the developing
child with your doctor. Pregnancy after stopping
the pill There may be some delay in becoming pregnant
after you stop using oral contraceptives, especially
if you had irregular menstrual cycles before you
used oral contraceptives. It may be advisable to
postpone conception until you begin menstruating
regularly once you have stopped taking the pill
and desire pregnancy. There does not appear to be
any increase in birth defects in newborn babies
when pregnancy occurs soon after stopping the pill.
Overdosage Serious ill effects have not been reported
following ingestion of large doses of oral contraceptives
by young children. Overdosage may cause nausea and
withdrawal bleeding in females. In case of overdosage,
contact your health-care provider or pharmacist.
Other information Your health-care provider will
take a medical and family history before prescibing
oral contraceptives and will examine you. The physical
examination may be delayed to another time if you
request it and the health-care provider believes
that it is appropriate to postpone it. You should
be reexamined at least once a year. Be sure to inform
your health-care provider if there is a family history
of any of the conditions listed previously in this
leaflet. Be sure to keep all appointments with your
health-care provider, because this is a time to
determine if there are early signs of side effects
of oral-contraceptive use. Do not use the drug for
any condition other than the one for which it was
prescribed. This drug has been prescribed specifically
for you; do not give it to others who may want birth-control
pills. HEALTH BENEFITS FROM ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES:
See LO/OVRAL.
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