Teva's generic of Estrostep® Fe Tablets: Tri-Legest® Fe 28 (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP and ferrous fumarate tablets)
How effective is tri-Legest Fe?
Tri-Legest Fe (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) is highly effective at preventing pregnancy when taken according to directions. If you take Tri-Legest Fe exactly as your doctor tells you to and do not miss any pills, your chance of becoming pregnant is about 1% per year.
What kind of birth control is tri-Legest Fe?
Tri-Legest®(norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) is a graduated estrophasic combined oral contraceptive providing estrogen in a graduated sequence over a 21-day period with a constant dose of progestogen.
Is Tri-Legest Fe the same as estrostep?
The birth control pill Tilia Fe is itself a generic version of Estrostep Fe. Another birth control pill, Tri-Legest Fe, is another generic equivalent of the same brand-name drug.
What is in tri-Legest Fe?
This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: norethindrone (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle.
Is Tri-Legest Fe good for acne?
Tri-Legest Fe prevents pregnancy by tricking your body into thinking that you're pregnant, therefore helping prevent pregnancy. It can also treat moderate acne and ovarian cysts, as well as painful period symptoms.
Is Estrostep Fe still available?
The company has made a business decision to discontinue the product.Mar 24, 2021