Loestrin Fe 1/20 (28) Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: NORETHINDRONE/ETHINYL ESTRADIOL/FERROUS FUMARATE - ORAL
Pronounced: (nor-ETH-in-drone/ETH-in-ill ess-truh-DYE-ohl,/FAIR-us FEW-ma-rate)

Loestrin Fe 1/20 (28) Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea and vomiting. Females may experience sudden/unusual vaginal bleeding.

Loestrin Fe 1/20 (28) Oral Missed Dose

Read the package information for advice on missed doses. You may need to use back-up birth control (e.g., condoms, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

If you often forget to take the pill as directed, contact your doctor to discuss switching to another form of birth control.

Loestrin Fe 1/20 (28) Oral Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. You should have regular complete physical exams including blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, and screening for cervical cancer (pap smear). Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately. Consult your doctor for more details.

Loestrin Fe 1/20 (28) Oral Storage

Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medication away from children and pets.

Different products may have different storage requirements. Check the product label or Patient Information Leaflet and follow the storage directions for your product.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.