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How to Take Mestranol and Norethindrone and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth as directed by your physician.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

For a 28 day package, one tablet is taken daily for 28 days and a new package begun on the following day. For a 21-day package, one tablet is taken daily for 21 days followed by 7 days with no medication.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with breast cancer, uterine cancer or unexplained vaginal bleeding, stroke, blood clots, heart attack or chest pain, liver impairment, hypersensitivity and pregnancy.

Drug Name : Mestranol and Norethindrone

This medication is a combination of 2 hormones namely estrogen and progestogen, used as an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Mestranol and Norethindrone

International :


Norinyl 1 + 50 and Ortho-Novum 1/50
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