Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Loestrin Fe Tablet
Loestrin Fe Tablet
| Generic name | norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol (with ferrous fumarate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Combination oral contraceptive (birth control pill) |
| Forms | Oral tablet in a blister pack of 28 tablets (24 active blue tablets, 2 active white tablets, 2 non-hormonal brown iron tablets) |
Lo Loestrin Fe is a prescription birth control pill that contains two hormones, an estrogen called ethinyl estradiol and a progestin called norethindrone acetate, plus iron tablets that have no contraceptive effect. It is taken daily to help prevent pregnancy.
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