MedDataToolJunel Fe 28 Day
Generic: Norethindrone Acetate And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ferrous Fumarate
Oral contraceptive✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Junel Fe 28 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. The medication comes in a pack of 28 tablets, which includes 21 active hormone tablets and 7 inactive tablets, and you take one tablet daily, starting with the first active tablet on the first Sunday after your period begins or on the first day of your period, with no breaks between packs. It's important to know that this medication should not be used if you have a history of blood clots or certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer. Additionally, if you are taking certain hepatitis C medications, like those containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, you should stop using Junel Fe 28 Day due to the risk of liver enzyme elevations.
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Uses
- Prevention of pregnancy.
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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 for 21 days, then one brown tablet daily for 7 days.
Start on the first Sunday after your period or on Day 1 of your period.
Take tablets at the same time each day, with or without food.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
NauseaVomitingBreakthrough bleedingSpotting
Serious
Serious risks include blood clots and stroke
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Increased risk of serious cardiovascular events with smoking, especially over age 35.
- Do not use if you have a history of breast cancer.
- Monitor for high blood pressure and migraines.
- Discontinue if vision problems occur.
- Use caution if you have diabetes or liver disease.
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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).