Errin Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Norethindrone 0.35mg (28 tabs).
Pharmacological Class
Progestin.
How Supplied
Packs—6
Manufacturer
Errin Indications
Indications
Oral contraception.
Errin Dosage and Administration
Adult
Continuous regimen: 1 tab daily.
Children
Not applicable.
Errin Contraindications
Contraindications
Breast carcinoma. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. Liver tumors. Acute liver disease. Pregnancy (Cat.X).
Errin Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Errin Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cigarette smoking. Do physical exams at least annually. Discontinue if migraine or other serious headaches occur. Use back-up contraception for 48 hours if taken 3 hours or more late. Nursing mothers: if not exclusively breastfeeding may start 3 weeks after delivery; if fully breastfeeding may start 6 weeks after delivery.
Errin Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Errin Interactions
Interactions
Antagonized by hepatic enzyme-inducing drugs (eg, phenobarbital, rifampin).
Errin Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Menstrual irregularities, frequent or irregular bleeding, mastodynia, headache, nausea, dizziness; androgenic effects (rare).
Errin Clinical Trials
See Literature
Errin Note
Not Applicable
Errin Patient Counseling
See Literature