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General Medication Fact Sheet for Femcon
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Medication Name | Femcon |
| Generic Name | Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone |
| Boxed/Label Warning | Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events, especially in women over 35 years of age. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. |
| Purpose | Oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy |
| Mechanism of Action | Inhibits ovulation by suppressing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion, altering cervical mucus, and making the endometrium less receptive to implantation |
| Dosage Forms | Oral tablets |
| Available Strengths | 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol/0.4 mg norethindrone |
| Dosage Frequency | One tablet daily |
| Common Side Effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, breast tenderness, weight changes, mood changes |
| Serious Side Effects | Blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver tumors, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure |
| Drug Interactions | Certain antibiotics (e.g., rifampin), antifungals (e.g., griseofulvin), anti-seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine), St. John’s Wort |
| Important Notes | Take at the same time each day; consult a doctor if you have a history of blood clots, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, or certain cancers |
| Storage | Store at room temperature away from moisture and light |
| Missed Dose | Follow instructions on the package insert or consult your healthcare provider. May need to use backup contraception. |
| Alternatives | Loestrin, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yasmin, Generic Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone |
Femcon Alternatives
| Medication | Mechanism of Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Loestrin (ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone acetate) | Inhibits ovulation | Lower dose estrogen option. |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate) | Inhibits ovulation | Triphasic oral contraceptive. |
| Yasmin (ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone) | Inhibits ovulation | Contains drospirenone, a synthetic progestin. |
| Generic Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone | Inhibits ovulation | Generic version of Femcon, providing the same hormones at a potentially lower cost. |
Femcon Side Effects
| Common Side Effects | Serious Side Effects |
|---|---|
| Nausea | Blood clots (DVT, PE) |
| Headache | Stroke |
| Breast tenderness | Heart attack |
| Weight changes | Liver tumors |
| Mood changes | Gallbladder disease |
| Spotting between periods | High blood pressure |
Femcon Dosage Guide
| Condition | Starting Dose | Maintenance Dose | Administration Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contraception | One tablet | One tablet daily | Start on the first day of your period or as directed by your doctor. Take at the same time each day. |
Femcon Price With And Without Insurance
| Purchase Context | Estimated Price |
|---|---|
| With Insurance | $20 |
| Without Insurance (U.S.) | $50 – $80 |
| From CPS | $176.25 |
