EluRyng Vaginal Ring
Generic name:etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol
Dosage form: vaginal ring
Drug class:Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
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Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination hormonal contraceptive (CHC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, CHCs, including EluRyng, should not be used by women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see Contraindications (4)].
Indications and Usage for EluRyng Vaginal Ring
FOR VAGINAL USE ONLY
EluRyng™ is indicated for use by females of reproductive age to prevent pregnancy.
EluRyng Vaginal Ring Dosage and Administration
How to Use EluRyng
To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, EluRyng must be used as directed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. One EluRyng is inserted in the vagina. The ring is to remain in place continuously for three weeks. It is removed for a one-week break, during which a withdrawal bleed usually occurs. A new ring is inserted one week after the last ring was removed.
The user can choose the insertion position that is most comfortable to her, for example, standing with one leg up, squatting, or lying down. The ring is to be compressed and inserted into ...
