MedDataToolJunel 21 Day
Generic: Norethindrone Acetate And Ethinyl Estradiol
Estrogen✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Junel 21 Day is a birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy in women who choose oral contraceptives. It works by stopping ovulation and making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. You take one tablet daily for 21 days, followed by a week without tablets, and it's important to take it at the same time each day for it to be effective. A key warning is that it should not be used by women who have a history of blood clots or certain cancers, like breast cancer. Additionally, if you are taking Hepatitis C medications that contain ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir, you should not use Junel, as it can cause liver enzyme elevations.
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Uses
- Prevention of pregnancy in women.
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Dosage
Take one tablet daily for 21 days, then no tablets for 7 days.
For 28-day regimen, take one tablet daily without interruption.
Start on the first Sunday after your period or on the first day of your period.
Take tablets with food or at bedtime.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
NauseaVomitingSpottingBreast tendernessIncreased blood pressureThrombophlebitisMyocardial infarction
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Increased risk of serious cardiovascular events with smoking.
- Not for women over 35 who smoke.
- Monitor for high blood pressure.
- Increased risk of blood clots.
- Discontinue if severe headaches occur.
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).