Ethinyldrug info
168 HR ethinyl estradiol 0.00146 MG/HR / norelgestromin 0.00625 MG/HR Transdermal System
What it is used for
Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women with a body mass index (BMI) < 30 kg/m 2 for whom a combined hormonal contraceptive is appropriate.
Limitations of Use: Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system may be less effective in preventing pregnancy in women who weigh 198 lbs (90 kg) or more. Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system is contraindicated for use in women with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system is an estrogen/progestin combination hormonal contraceptive (CHC), indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women with a BMI < 30 kg/m 2 for whom combined hormonal contraceptive is appropriate.
Limitations of Use: Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system may be less effective in preventing pregnancy in women at or above 198 lbs (90 kg).
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective April 16, 2026. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system is a transdermal system with a contact surface area of 15.75 cm 2. It contains 4.678 mg norelgestromin, USP (NGMN) and 0.53 mg ethinyl estradiol, USP (EE), and its delivery rate is approximately 150 mcg of NGMN and 35 mcg of EE per day. Systemic exposures (as measured by area under the curve [AUC] and steady state concentration [C ss ]) of NGMN and EE during use of norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system are higher and the C max is lower than those produced by an oral contraceptive containing NGM 250 mcg / EE 35 mcg. Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system is a thin, matrix-type transdermal system consisting of three layers. The backing layer is composed of a peach flexible film consisting of a pigmented polyethylene outer layer and a polyester inner layer. It provides structural support and protects the middle adhesive layer from the environment. The middle layer contains crospovidone, lauryl lactate, polyisobutylene/polybutene adhesive and non-woven polyester fabric as inactive components. The active components in this layer are the hormones, NGMN and EE. The third layer is the release liner, which protects the adhesive layer during storage and is removed just prior to application. It is a transparent polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film with a polydimethylsiloxane coating on the side that is in contact with the middle adhesive layer. The outside of the backing layer is printed with "Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol 150/35 mcg per day" in red ink. Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system is packaged with additional piece of protective film above the system within each pouch. This piece of protective film is removed and discarded at the time of use. The structural formulas of the components are: Molecular weight, NGMN: 327.47 Molecular weight, EE: 296.41 Chemical name for NGMN: 18, 19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-, 17-hydroxy, 3-oxime, (17α)- Chemical name for EE: 19-Norpregna-1,3,5-trien-20-yne-3, 17β-diol, (17α)- structure
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective April 16, 2026. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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