Zovia (Ethynodiol Diacetate / Ethinyl Estradiol) - Summary

ZOVIA SUMMARY

Zovia 1/35E-28
Zovia 1/50E-28
(Ethynodiol Diacetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP)
Revised: December 2003
Rx only

Patients should be counseled that this product does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Zovia 1/35E-28. Each light pink tablet contains 1 mg of ethynodiol diacetate and 35 mcg of ethinyl estradiol.

Zovia 1/50E-28. Each pink tablet contains 1 mg of ethynodiol diacetate and 50 mcg of ethinyl estradiol.

Therapeutic class: Oral contraceptive.

Zovia 1/35E and Zovia 1/50E are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptive products such as Zovia 1/50E, which contain 50 mcg of estrogen, should not be used unless medically indicated.

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ZOVIA NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Zovia (Ethynodiol / Estradiol)

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Published Studies Related to Zovia (Ethynodiol / Estradiol)

Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of norethisterone in women after oral doses of ethynodiol diacetate. [1979.02]

Efficacy and safety of ethynodiol diacetate, 1 mg, with ethinyl estradiol, 35 micrograms, with an emphasis on contraceptive efficacy. A phase IV trial. [1991.04]

Complexion changes in oral contraceptive users. Results from a phase IV multicenter trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of ethynodiol diacetate, 1 mg, with ethinyl estradiol, 35 micrograms. [1991.04]

Serum and placenta levels of ethynylestradiol in presence of ethynodiol diacetate after oral administration. [1982.07]

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