II. Preparations (Ethynodiol Diacetate / Ethinyl Estradiol)
- Demulen 1.0 / 35
- Zovia 1/35
- Kelnor
III. Components
- Ethynodiol Diacetate 1.0 mg (see preparation above)
- Ethinyl Estradiol 35 ug
IV. Effects
- Relative Progestational Activity: 1.4 (high)
- Estrogenic Activity: 19 (low)
- Androgenic Activity: 0.21 (moderate)
V. Pill associated problems
- Indications to switch to Ortho Cyclen
- Indications to switch to Loestrin 1/20
- Indications to switch to Loestrin 1.5/30
- Breast Tenderness or engorgement (lower Estrogen)
- Libido decreased (more androgen)
- Dysmenorrhea or Menstrual Cramps (more Progestin)
- Indications to switch to Ortho Novum 1/35
- Break-through bleed days 1-9 (more Estrogen)
- Indications to switch to Ortho Novum 777
- Break-through bleed days 10-21 (more Progestin)
- Indications to switch to Ortho Tri-Cyclen
- Indications to switch to Lo-Ovral
- Break-through bleed all of month (more Estrogen)
VI. References
- Cerel-Suhl (1999) Am Fam Physician 60(7):2073 [PubMed]
- Speroff (1993) Obstet Gynecol 81:1034-47 [PubMed]
- Dickey (1998) Managing Contraceptive Pill Patients
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KELNOR 1-35 28 TABLET | Generic | $0.32 each |
KELNOR 1-50 TABLET | Generic | $0.62 each |