II. Preparations (Norgestrel 300 mcg / Ethinyl Estradiol 30 mcg)
- Lo-Ovral
- Cryselle
- Low-Ogestrel
III. Components
- Norgestrel 300 mcg (see preparation above)
- Ethinyl Estradiol 30 ug
IV. Effects
- Relative Progestational Activity: 0.8 (moderate)
- Estrogenic Activity: 25 (moderate)
- Androgenic Activity: 0.46 (high)
V. Adverse Effects: Pill associated problems
- Indications to switch to Ortho Novum 777
- Acne Vulgaris (lower androgen)
- Indications to switch to Ortho Cyclen
- Increased Appetite (lower Progestin)
- Major Depression provoked (lower Progestin)
- Indications to switch to Loestrin 1.5/30
- Indications to switch to Ortho Novum 1/35
- Indications to switch to Demulen 1/35
- Break-through bleed days 10-21 (more Progestin)
- Heavy Menses (more Progestin or less Estrogen)
- Dysmenorrhea or Menstrual Cramps (more Progestin)
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
Images: Related links to external sites (from Bing)
Related Studies
cryselle (on 12/21/2022 at Medicaid.Gov Survey of pharmacy drug pricing) | ||
CRYSELLE-28 TABLET | Generic | $0.40 each |
low-ogestrel (on 12/21/2022 at Medicaid.Gov Survey of pharmacy drug pricing) | ||
LOW-OGESTREL-28 TABLET | Generic | $0.40 each |