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ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETONOGESTREL (ethinyl estradiol)

Women's Health Approved 2021-01-13

A flexible vaginal ring (branded as NuvaRing) used for birth control. One ring is worn continuously for three weeks, then removed for a one-week break before starting a new ring. Not recommended for smokers over 35 or individuals at elevated risk for blood clots.

Source: FDA Label • Teva

How ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETONOGESTREL Works

As a combination hormonal contraceptive, the ring releases etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol that are absorbed vaginally to suppress ovulation and prevent pregnancy.

Source: FDA Label
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
5
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2021-01-13
Routes
VAGINAL
Dosage Forms
RING

Companies

Active Ingredient: ETHINYL ESTRADIOL , ETONOGESTREL

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETONOGESTREL Approval History

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
2 FDA actions from 2021 to 2024
Apr 2024 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jan 2021 ORIGINAL
Update

What ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETONOGESTREL Treats

1 indications

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETONOGESTREL is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2021. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Pregnancy prevention
Source: FDA Label

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETONOGESTREL Boxed Warning

CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (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 Iclevia, 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 C...

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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
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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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ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETONOGESTREL FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; ETONOGESTREL 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 contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For th...

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Data Sources

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