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LEVONORGESTREL (UNII: 5W7SIA7YZW) (LEVONORGESTREL - UNII:5W7SIA7YZW), ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (UNII: 423D2T571U) (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL - UNII:423D2T571U)
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
LEVONORGESTREL
LEVONORGESTREL 0.15 mg
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Simpesse® (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Simpesse is contraindicated in females who are known to have or develop the following conditions: - A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases. Examples include females who are known to: – Smoke, if over age 35 [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. – Have current or history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. – Have cerebrovascular disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] – Have coronary artery disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. – Have thrombogenic valvular or thrombogenic rhythm diseases of the heart (for example, subacute bacterial endocarditis with valvular disease, or atrial fibrillation) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. – Have inherited or acquired hypercoagulopathies [see Warnings and
How Supplied Simpesse tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP 0.15 mg/0.03 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP 0.01 mg) are available in Extended-Cycle Wallets, each containing a 13-week supply of tablets: 84 white tablets, each containing 0.15 mg of levonorgestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol, and 7 light blue tablets each containing 0.01 mg of ethinyl estradiol. The white tablets are round, biconvex, beveled-edge, debossed with “S” on one side and “27” on other side. The light blue tablets are mottled, round, biconvex, beveled-edge, debossed with “S” on one side and “45” on other side. Pouch of 1 Extended-Cycle Wallet NDC 65862-864-94 Carton of 2 Pouches NDC 65862-864-95 Storage and Handling Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Abbreviated New Drug Application
SIMPESSE- LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE SIMPESSE SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR SIMPESSE. SIMPESSE (LEVONORGESTREL/ETHINYL ESTRADIOL TABLETS AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL TABLETS) FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1982 WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS _SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._ SIMPESSE IS CONTRAINDICATED IN WOMEN OVER 35 YEARS OLD WHO SMOKE. CIGARETTE SMOKING INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS FROM COMBINATION ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE (COC) USE. RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Contraindications, Pregnancy (4) Removed 01/2023 Warnings and Precautions, Malignant Neoplasms (5.11) 04/2022 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Simpesse is a combination of levonorgestrel, a progestin, and ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen, indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Take one tablet daily by mouth at the same time every day for 91 days in the order directed on the blister pack. (2) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Simpesse consists of 84 white tablets containing 0.15 mg levonorgestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol, and 7 light blue tablets containing 0.01 mg ethinyl estradiol. (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases (4) Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding (4) Breast cancer (4) Liver tumors or liver disease, acute viral hepatitis or decompensated cirrhosis (4) Co-administration with Hepatitis C drug combinations containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir. (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Vascular risks: Stop if a thrombotic or thromboembolic event occurs. Stop at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery. Start no earlier than 4 weeks after delivery, in women who are not breastfeeding. Consider cardiovascular risk factors before initiating in all fem read_full_document