Estrostep Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Estrostep Tablet
| Generic name | Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Combination oral contraceptive (estrogen/progestin) |
| Forms | Tablet (21-day dispenser with white tablets), Tablet (28-day dispenser with white tablets and brown iron tablets) |
Estrostep is a combination birth control pill containing two hormones, norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, given in a graduated dose pattern over 21 days. Estrostep Fe also includes seven brown iron tablets with no hormones, used only to help keep the daily pill-taking habit going during the 28-day pack. It is used to prevent pregnancy and, in some women, to treat moderate acne.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.