Ovral (Norgestrel) - Summary

OVRAL SUMMARY

21 white Ovral tablets, each containing 0.5 mg of norgestrel, ( dl -13-beta-ethyl-17-alpha-ethinyl-17-beta-hydroxygon-4-en-3-one), a totally synthetic progestogen, and 0.05 mg of ethinyl estradiol, (19-nor-17(alpha)-pregna-1,3,5 (10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol), and 7 pink inert tablets.

Oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptive products such as Ovral® or Ovral®-28 (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets), which contain 50 mcg of estrogen, should not be used unless medically indicated.

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OVRAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Ovral (Norgestrel)

Effects of CYP3A4 inhibitors on the pharmacokinetics of maraviroc in healthy volunteers. [2008.04]

Continuous oral or intramuscular medroxyprogesterone acetate versus the levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system in the treatment of perimenopausal menorrhagia: a randomized, prospective, controlled clinical trial in female smokers. [2008]

A randomised controlled trial of prophylactic levonorgestrel intrauterine system in tamoxifen-treated women. [2007.12]

A novel estrogen-free oral contraceptive pill for women: multicentre, double-blind, randomized controlled trial of mifepristone and progestogen-only pill (levonorgestrel). [2007.09]

Randomised comparative trial of thermal balloon ablation and levonorgestrel intrauterine system in patients with idiopathic menorrhagia. [2007.08]

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Clinical Trials Related to Ovral (Norgestrel)

Observational Trial With Leios/Alesse [Completed]

Investigate Impact of Yasmin vs Microgynon on Hemostasis Parameters in Healthy Women [Completed]

Effect of a New Oral Contraceptive Pill on Hormone Related Symptoms Such as Pelvic Pain and Headache [Not yet recruiting]

Effects of SH T00658ID on Libido [Not yet recruiting]

Effects of Oral Contraceptives and Platelet Transfusions in Women With Aplastic Anemia and Uterine Bleeding [Recruiting]

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