Estrogens and progestins usually come with patient information or directions. Read them carefully before taking this medicine.

Moreover, only take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it and do not take or use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Try to take the medicine at the same time each day to reduce the possibility of side effects and to allow it to work better.

For patients taking estrogens and progestins orally: nausea may occur during the first few weeks after you start taking estrogens. This effect usually disappears with continued use. If the nausea is bothersome, it can usually be prevented or reduced by taking each dose with food or immediately after food.

Dosage

The dose of the medicine will vary for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average dose of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (oral tablet form):

For treating vasomotor symptoms of menopause:
Adults - 2.5 mcg (0.025 mg) ethinylestradiol and 0.5 mg norethindrone once daily.

To prevent loss of bone (osteoporosis):
Adults - 2.5 mcg (0.025 mg) ethinylestradiol and 0.5 mg norethindrone once daily.

 

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