Loestrin 21 1/20

Active Ingredient(s): Ethinyl Estradiol + Norethindrone Acetate
FDA Approved: * October 1, 1976
Pharm Company: * WARNER CHILCOTT
Category: Birth Control / Contraceptive

Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone acetate, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used as birth control and menopausal hormone therapy.[1][2] EE is an estrogen, while norethisterone acetate (NETA) is a progestin.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Some preparations of EE/NETA used in birth control additionally contain an iron supplement in t... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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