Contraception:
Indications for NORA-BE:
Oral contraception.
Adult:
Continuous regimen: 1 tab daily.
Children:
Not applicable.
Contraindications:
Breast carcinoma. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. Liver tumors. Acute liver disease. Pregnancy (Cat.X).
Warnings/Precautions:
Cigarette smoking. Do physical exams at least annually. Discontinue if migraine or other serious headaches occur. Use back-up contraception for 48 hours if taken 3 hours or more late. Nursing mothers: if not exclusively breastfeeding may start 3 weeks after delivery; if fully breastfeeding may start 6 weeks after delivery.
Pharmacologic Class:
Progestin.
Interactions:
Antagonized by hepatic enzyme-inducing drugs (eg, phenobarbital, rifampin).
Adverse Reactions:
Menstrual irregularities, frequent or irregular bleeding, mastodynia, headache, nausea, dizziness; androgenic effects (rare).
How Supplied:
Packs—6
Pricing for NORA-BE
28 tablets of 0.35mg
package
(Qty: 1)
Appx. price
$11
