Nortrel

Nortrel is a prescription oral contraceptive that contains two different types of hormones (an estrogen and a progestin). This birth control pill works by stopping ovulation, as well as altering the cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus. There are several different types of Nortrel available, some of which have three phases (or strengths) of hormones in each pack. Potential side effects of Nortrel include nausea, headaches, and acne.

 

What Is Nortrel?

Nortrel® (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) is a prescription birth control pill. There are a few different types of Nortrel birth control pills available, including:
 
  • Nortrel 0.5/35, a monophasic birth control pill, generic for Modicon®
  • Nortrel 1/35, a monophasic birth control pill, generic for Ortho-Novum® 1/35
  • Nortrel 7/7/7, a triphasic birth control pill, generic for Ortho-Novum 7/7/7.
     
(Click Nortrel Uses for more information on what Nortrel is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
 

Who Makes Nortrel?

Nortrel products are made by Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Although they sound like brand-name drugs, Nortrel birth control pills are actually generic medications (see Generic Ortho-Novum or Generic Modicon for more information).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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