JUNEL SUMMARY
Junel ™ 21 Day
(norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP)
Junel ™ Fe28 Day
(norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP and ferrous fumarate tablets*)
*Ferrous fumarate tablets are not USP for
June l ™ 21 and Junel ™ Fe 28 are progestogen-estrogen combinations. Junel ™ Fe 1/20 and 1.5/30: Each provides a continuous dosage regimen consisting of 21 oral contraceptive tablets and seven ferrous fumarate tablets. The ferrous fumarate tablets are present to facilitate ease of drug administration via a 28-day regimen, are non-hormonal, and do not serve any therapeutic purpose. Each light yellow tablet contains norethindrone acetate (17α-ethinyl-19-nortestosterone acetate), 1 mg; ethinyl estradiol (17α-ethinyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3, 17β-diol), 20 mcg.
June l ™ 21 and Junel ™ Fe 28 are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
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JUNEL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Media Articles Related to Junel (Norethindrone / Estradiol)
Blogs Comment On Election-Related Reproductive Rights Issues, World Contraception Day, HHS Rule
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2008.09.29]
'Extended Cycle' Contraception Garners More Interest
Source: MedicineNet Birth Control Specialty [2008.08.25]
Male Contraception: Progress Slow but Steady
Source: MedicineNet Vasectomy Specialty [2008.04.14]
Palin Discusses Stance On Abortion Rights, EC During Interview
Source: Abortion News From Medical News Today [2008.10.02]
Published Studies Related to Junel (Norethindrone / Estradiol)
Combined continuous ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone acetate does not improve forearm blood flow in postmenopausal women at risk for cardiovascular events: a pilot study. [2007.09]
Efficacy and safety of a new 24-day oral contraceptive regimen of norethindrone acetate 1 mg/ethinyl estradiol 20 micro g (Loestrin 24 Fe). [2007.01]
Impact of combined estradiol and norethindrone therapy on visuospatial working memory assessed by functional magnetic resonance imaging. [2006.11]
Escitalopram versus ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetate for symptomatic peri- and postmenopausal women: impact on depression, vasomotor symptoms, sleep, and quality of life. [2006.09]
Effects of low-dose norethindrone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol (0.5 mg/2.5 microg) in women with postmenopausal symptoms: updated analysis of three randomized, controlled trials. [2006.06]
Clinical Trials Related to Junel (Norethindrone / Estradiol)
Study of Loestrin 24(24 Days of "Real" Pills) Fe Versus Loestrin 1/20 (21 "Real" Pills) [Active, not recruiting]
Treatment of Hyperandrogenism vs. Insulin Resistance in Infertile PCOS Women [Not yet recruiting]
Drug Interactions Between Lopinavir/Ritonavir and Oral or Patch Contraceptives in HIV Infected Women [Active, not recruiting]
A Study of the Effects of GSK189075 on PK Profiles of an Oral Contraceptive Pill When Given to Healthy Female Volunteers [Active, not recruiting]
Safety of Estrogens in Lupus: Birth Control Pills [Completed]
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