Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Ortho Evra

Category

• Contraceptive, systemic

Description

Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol (nor-el-JES-tro-min/ ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole ) contraceptive skin patch is used to prevent pregnancy. Hormones from the patch are absorbed through your skin into your body. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization is prevented.

No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Birth control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex are more effective. Discuss with your health care professional your options for birth control.

Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol does not prevent AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. It will not prevent, hepatitis B. It will not help as emergency contraception, such as after unprotected sexual contact.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Transdermal
• Skin patch (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Ortho Evra

† Not commercially available in Canada.