NORETHINDRONE · NOVAST LABS LTD
Norethindrone is a progestin-only oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. This medication helps patients who are seeking a hormonal method of birth control to avoid unintended conception. It is often prescribed as an alternative to combined pills, though its effectiveness depends on the patient taking the medication consistently to avoid failure.
How NORETHINDRONE Works
This medication works by thickening the cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration and suppressing ovulation in approximately half of users. It also lowers midcycle hormone peaks, slows the movement of the egg through the fallopian tubes, and alters the uterine lining to prevent pregnancy.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 1973-01-02
- Routes
- ORAL-28
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET
NORETHINDRONE Approval History
What NORETHINDRONE Treats
1 indicationsNORETHINDRONE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2010. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
NORETHINDRONE Competitive Set
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Clinical Trial Registry
2 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03106454 | HS-09-00669 | Ph 3 | completed | Ovulation Incidence in Oral Contraceptive Users |
| NCT02652650 | CR108093 63623872FLZ1009, 2015-000639-34 | Ph 1 | completed | A Study to Investigate the Effect of JNJ-63623872 at Steady-state on the Steady-state Pharmacokinetics of Ethinylestradiol and Norethindrone |
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Key Completed Trials
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Trial Timeline
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
NORETHINDRONE FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
1. Indications Progestin-only oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy. 2. Efficacy If used perfectly, the first-year failure rate for progestin-only oral contraceptives is 0.3%. However, the typical failure rate is estimated to be closer to 9%, due to late or omitted pills. Table 1 lists the pregnancy rates for users of all major methods of contraception. Table 1: Percentage of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancy During the First Year of Typical Use and the First Year of Perfect Use of Contraception and the Percentage Continuing Use at the End of the First Year...
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