Errin

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Contraception

Errin Generic Name & Formulations

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