.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G03A_HormonalContraceptivesForSystemicUse.G03AA10_GestodeneAndEthinylestra.GestodeneAndEthinylestra_1 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G03A_HormonalContraceptivesForSystemicUse.G03AA10_GestodeneAndEthinylestra.GestodeneAndEthinylestra_1| name: | GestodeneAndEthinylestradiol_1 |
| ATC code: | G03AA10_1 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Gestodene and ethinylestradiol is a combined oral contraceptive preparation containing the progestin gestodene and the estrogen ethinylestradiol. It is used for female contraception to prevent pregnancy. The combination is approved and widely used today for birth control.
Pharmacokinetic parameters for ethinylestradiol in healthy women after administration of 0.03 mg orally in combination, single dose.
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