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Ortho-Novum

[Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol]


Overdosage & Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS

Oral contraceptives should not be used in women who currently have the following conditions:

° Thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders

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° A past history of deep vein thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders


° Cerebral vascular or coronary artery disease (current or history)

° Valvular heart disease with complications

° Severe hypertension

° Diabetes with vascular involvement

° Headaches with focal neurological symptoms

° Major surgery with prolonged immobilization

° Known or suspected carcinoma of the breast

° Carcinoma of the endometrium or other known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasia

° Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding ° Cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy or jaundice with prior pill use

° Acute or chronic hepatocellular disease with abnormal liver function ° Hepatic adenomas or carcinomas

° Known or suspected pregnancy ° Hypersensitivity to any component of this product

OVERDOSAGE

Serious ill effects have not been reported following acute ingestion of large doses of oral contraceptives by young children. Overdosage may cause nausea, and withdrawal bleeding may occur in females.










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