Norestra
Generic Name
Estradiol Valerate & Norgestrel
Packs Price
- Tab 2/ 0.5mg: 21's: Rs. 250
Company
Dyson R L
Therapeutic Group
Oestrogens
Indication Dosage
Estradiol valerate and norgestrel are often combined in hormonal contraceptives to provide both estrogen and progestin hormones for effective birth control. Indications for the combined use of these hormones include:
- Hormonal Contraception: Estradiol valerate and norgestrel are used together in combination with birth control pills, patches, and vaginal rings to prevent pregnancy.
- Menstrual Regulation: The combination of estradiol valerate and norgestrel may be used to regulate menstrual cycles and reduce menstrual pain and bleeding.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): In some cases, the combination of estradiol valerate and norgestrel may be used as part of HRT for postmenopausal women to relieve symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
Dosage:
Combination Birth Control Pills: The usual dosage of estradiol valerate in combination with norgestrel in a birth control pill is one pill per day, taken at the same time every day.
Contraceptive Patch: The dosage of estradiol valerate and norgestrel in the patch may vary depending on the brand. Typically, one patch is worn for one week, and a new patch is applied every week for three weeks, followed by one patch-free week.
Vaginal Ring: The dosage of estradiol valerate and norgestrel in the vaginal ring may vary depending on the brand. Typically, one ring is inserted and left in place for three weeks, followed by one week without a ring.
Content
- Combination birth control pills: 0.5 mg/0.075 mg, 1 mg/0.125 mg, 2 mg/0.25 mg
- Contraceptive patch: 0.55 mg/0.215 mg, 0.6 mg/0.215 mg per patch
- Vaginal ring: 0.015 mg/0.120 mg per day, 0.015 mg/0.150 mg per day
Pregnancy
Not Recommended
Stability
Contra Indications
- Hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated during pregnancy, for women with a history of blood clots, liver disease, or breast cancer.
Precautions
- Hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated during pregnancy, for women with a history of blood clots, liver disease, or breast cancer.
Lactation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Breast tenderness
- Irregular menstrual bleeding or spotting
- Mood changes
- weight gain