.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G02B_ContraceptivesForTopicalUse.G02BB02_VaginalRingWithProgestog.VaginalRingWithProgestog .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G02B_ContraceptivesForTopicalUse.G02BB02_VaginalRingWithProgestog.VaginalRingWithProgestog| name: | VaginalRingWithProgestogen |
| ATC code: | G02BB02 | route: | intravaginal |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Vaginal ring with progestogen is a contraceptive device designed for intravaginal administration of progestogen hormones to provide birth control. The drug is generally used for hormonal contraception and may also be indicated in hormone replacement therapy for some indications. Products with this ATC code (G02BB02) are used in approved medical practice in several countries.
Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters for general adult female users, as no specific referenced publication for PK parameters of vaginal programmable progestogen-only ring exists.
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