Acetaminophen and Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol interaction
Acetaminophen and Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol: the Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol prescribing label describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol (MONO-LINYAH) label · effective 2026-06-23
Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation.
COCs have been shown to decrease plasma concentrations of acetaminophen, clofibric acid, morphine, salicylic acid, temazepam and lamotrigine.
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