Merzee
Generic name:norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Dosage form: kit
Drug class:Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
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- Boxed Warning
- 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
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs should not be used by women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see Contraindications (4)].
INDICATIONS & USAGE
Merzee is indicated for use by females of reproductive age to prevent pregnancy [see Clinical Studies (14)].
The efficacy of Merzee in women with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 35 kg/m2 has not been evaluated.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
How to Take Merzee
To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, Merzee must be taken exactly as directed. Instruct patients to take one capsule by mouth at the same time every day. Capsules must be taken in the order directed on the blister pack. Capsules should not be skipped or taken at intervals exceeding 24 hours. For patient instructions for missed pills, see FDA-approved patient labeling. Merzee may be administered without regard to meals [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
How to Start Merzee
Instruct the patient to begin taking Merzee either on the first day of her menstrual period (Day 1 Start) or on the first Sunday after the onset of her menstrual period (Sunday Start).
Day 1 Start
During the first cycle of Merzee use, instruct the..
