Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol and Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol interaction

Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol and Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

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From the Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (Tyblume) label · effective 2026-08-27

Major

…symptoms, migraine headaches with aura, or over age 35 with any migraine headaches [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Current or history of breast cancer or other estrogen- or progestin-sensitive cancer Liver tumors, acute viral hepatitis, or severe (decompensated) cirrhosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding [see…

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Major

Breast cancer or other estrogen- or progestin-sensitive cancer.

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Minor

Effects of Other Drugs on Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Substances decreasing the Plasma Concentration of CHCs and Potentially Diminishing the Efficacy of CHCs Table 3 Significant Drug Interactions Involving Substances That Affect CHCs a Induction potency of St.

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From the Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol (MONO-LINYAH) label · effective 2026-06-23

Moderate

Effects of Other Drugs on Combined Oral Contraceptives Substances decreasing the plasma concentrations of COCs Drugs or herbal products that induce certain enzymes, including cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), may decrease the plasma concentrations of COCs and potentially diminish the effectiveness of COCs or increase breakthrough bleeding.

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