Synthetic estrogen / contraceptive

The Synthetic estrogen / contraceptive class covers 1 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Ethinyl Estradiol. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.

Active ingredients

• Ethinyl Estradiol

  Synthetic estrogen / contraceptive

  G03CA01

  Ethinyl estradiol is the synthetic estrogen used in nearly all combined hormonal contraceptives — pills, patches and vaginal rings. Its high oral potency and long duration make it suitable for once-daily contraceptive dosing combined with a progestin. It is on the WHO Essential Medicines List.

Medications

• 
  Yasmin

  Drospirenone / Ethinyl Estradiol

  3mg / 0.03mg

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