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DAYSEE (ethinyl estradiol)

Women's Health Approved 2013-04-10

Daysee is a combination hormonal medication used by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. It contains two active components: a progestin called levonorgestrel and an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol. This medication helps patients manage their reproductive health by providing a consistent method of birth control.

Source: FDA Label • Lupin

How DAYSEE Works

This medication works by suppressing ovulation, which is the primary way it prevents pregnancy. By stopping the release of an egg during the menstrual cycle, the combination of hormones ensures that fertilization cannot take place.

Source: FDA Label
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
13
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2013-04-10
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: ETHINYL ESTRADIOL , LEVONORGESTREL

DAYSEE Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
2 FDA actions from 2013 to 2026
Jan 2026 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Apr 2013 ORIGINAL
Update · Not Applicable

What DAYSEE Treats

1 indications

DAYSEE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2013. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Pregnancy prevention
Source: FDA Label

DAYSEE Boxed Warning

CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptives (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs, including Daysee, are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke. [See Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1).]. WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS ...

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Clinical Trial Registry

2 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07340190 CDAK539A12102 2025-521000-22-00 Ph 1 not yet recruiting A Drug-drug Interaction Study to Evaluate the Effects of Pelabresib on the Pharmacokinetics of Repaglinide, Midazolam, and Combined Oral Contraceptive in Patients With Advanced Malignancies
NCT06039826 18533 J1I-MC-GZBV Ph 1 completed A Study of LY3437943 in Postmenopausal Female Participants Who Are Overweight or Obese
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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DAYSEE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

DAYSEE is indicated for the treatment of Pregnancy prevention.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptives (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For t...

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Data Sources

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