ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone acetate + ferrous fumarate

This medication is a combination hormonal contraceptive (CHC) containing norethindrone acetate (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen), along with ferrous fumarate (an iron supplement)[2][3]. It works primarily by preventing ovulation - stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month so it can no longer accept sperm, thus preventing fertilization and pregnancy[2]. The ferrous fumarate tablets are included to provide iron supplementation during the hormone-free interval of the regimen[2][7]. The medication is typically taken in a specific sequence: active hormone tablets (containing norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol) for 21-24 days, followed by ferrous fumarate tablets for the remaining days of a 28-day cycle[2][6][7]. This regimen helps maintain a regular menstrual cycle while providing continuous contraceptive protection. Besides preventing pregnancy, this medication may also be prescribed to treat acne[1][5].

Brand names

Lo Loestrin FeLo Minastrin FeLoestrin FeFemcon FeJunel FeMicrogestin FeTilia FeTri-Legest FeZeosa FeCharlotte 24 FeCharlotte24 FeCharlotte-24 FeFinzalaMelodettaMibelas 24 FeMibelas24 FeMibelas-24 Fe

Other names

norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol-iron