Generic name:ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, and ferrous fumarate [ ETH-in-il-ess-tra-DYE-ole-and-nor-ETH-in-drone ]
Brand names: Blisovi 24 FE, Brevicon, Estrostep Fe, Femcon FE, Kaitlib FE,
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Drug classes:Contraceptives, Sex hormone combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 2, 2021.
What is Loestrin 24 Fe?
Loestrin 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, and ferrous fumarate) is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Loestrin 24 Fe is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Loestrin 24 Fe may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Loestrin 24 Fe if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby.
You should not use Loestrin 24 Fe if you have: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, circulation problems (especially with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, if you also take certain hepatitis C medication, if you have major surgery, if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills, or canc
