Elinest

Birth Control, Acne Vulgaris, Folate supplementation therapy + 5 more
Treatment
1 FDA approval
20 Active Studies for Elinest

What is Elinest

EthinylestradiolThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryEthinylestradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen that was first developed in 1938. It has greater oral absorbency than other forms of estrogen, making it an effective choice for oral contraceptives. Ethinylestradiol was approved by the FDA in 1943 and is commonly used in birth control pills.
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30is the brand name
Elinest Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Ethinylestradiol
1973
679

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Ethinylestradiol, also known as LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses including Birth Control .
Birth Control
Used to treat Contraception in combination with Levonorgestrel

Effectiveness

How Elinest Affects PatientsEthinylestradiol is a synthetic estrogen that stops the ovaries from releasing eggs and stops the womb from thickening. It needs to be taken daily, and generally does not cause serious side effects even if taken in too high a dose. However, patients should be aware of the risk of developing blood clots.
How Elinest works in the bodyEthinylestradiol is a synthetic version of the hormone estrogen. It is used in oral contraceptives to stop ovulation, make it hard for sperm to move into the uterus, and prevent implantation of a fertilized egg. Ethinylestradiol also lowers luteinizing hormone levels and raises sex hormone binding globulin. This helps reduce bone density.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested amount of Elinest is contingent upon the established affliction, including Acne Vulgaris, Hormonal Contraception and Folate supplementation treatment. The dose is contingent upon the mode of delivery outlined in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Mild to Moderate Acne
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Menopausal Osteoporosis
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Patient desires oral contraception for birth control
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Birth Control
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Acne Vulgaris
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Folate supplementation therapy
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Hormonal Contraception
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Menopause
, 0.02 mg, 0.0025 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.0035 mg/hour, 0.005 mg, 2.7 mg, 0.035 mg, 0.6 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 0.025 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.04 mg, 0.01 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.105 mg, 0.07 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.75 mg/[USP'U], 0.0075 mg/hour, 17.4 mg, 0.085 mg, 2.3 mg
, Kit, Tablet - Oral, Oral, Tablet, Kit - Oral, Patch, extended release, Patch, extended release - Transdermal, Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Vaginal, Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Capsule, Capsule - Oral

Warnings

Elinest has twenty-six contraindications. It should not be taken in combination with any of the states delineated in the table below.Elinest Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Heavy Smoking
Do Not Combine
Metrorrhagia
Do Not Combine
estrogen-sensitive cancer
Do Not Combine
Thrombophlebitis
Do Not Combine
high risk of venous thrombotic disease
Do Not Combine
history of deep venous thrombosis
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Breast
Do Not Combine
Coronary Artery Disease
Do Not Combine
high risk of arterial thrombotic disease
Do Not Combine
Thromboembolism
Do Not Combine
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Do Not Combine
Hypersensitivity
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Adrenal Insufficiency
Do Not Combine
major surgery with prolonged immobilization
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypertension
Do Not Combine
undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
Do Not Combine
Breast Cancer
Do Not Combine
Neoplasms, Hepatic
Do Not Combine
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Do Not Combine
Decompensated Cirrhosis
Do Not Combine
Breast
Do Not Combine
Impaired Renal Function
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Ethinylestradiol may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Elinest.
Common Elinest Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Anastrozole
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Anastrozole can be decreased when used in combination with Ethinylestradiol.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Ethinylestradiol.
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Ethinylestradiol.
Belinostat
Major
The metabolism of Belinostat can be increased when combined with Ethinylestradiol.
Binimetinib
Major
The metabolism of Binimetinib can be increased when combined with Ethinylestradiol.
Elinest Toxicity & Overdose RiskWomen who overdose on the drug may have bleeding, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and fatigue. Treatment of an overdose should involve monitoring potassium and sodium levels in the blood as well as signs of metabolic acidosis, while providing supportive care.
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Elinest Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Elinest?

38 active clinical trials are currently underway to assess Elinest's utility in providing Folate supplementation therapy, alleviating Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and managing Menopausal symptoms.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Birth Control
32 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Patient desires oral contraception for birth control
0 Actively Recruiting
Folate supplementation therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Hormonal Contraception
0 Actively Recruiting
Mild to Moderate Acne
0 Actively Recruiting
Menopausal Osteoporosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Menopause
0 Actively Recruiting
Acne Vulgaris
0 Actively Recruiting

Elinest Reviews: What are patients saying about Elinest?

5Patient Review
12/4/2014
Elinest for Birth Control
So far, Elinest has been successful for me in preventing pregnancy. I have unprotected sex but take the pill at the same time every day and haven't had any problems.
4.7Patient Review
11/20/2017
Elinest for Birth Control
I've been on the 30MCG tablet for four months now. It's good at preventing pregnancy and other PMS problems like cramps. My skin is also clearer, and my periods are lighter. The only downside is that it makes me more emotional, which can be tough to deal with sometimes; but this could just be a personal issue. I'm thinking about switching to a lower dosage in a few months, but overall it's been great as a contraceptive.
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Patient Q&A Section about elinest

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What kind of birth control is Elinest?

"Elinest is a contraceptive pill that helps to prevent pregnancy. It is also used as a treatment for acne, endometriosis, and other conditions as prescribed by a doctor. Elinest works by preventing ovulation from occurring. It also changes the uterus lining to stop sperm and fertilized eggs from getting to the uterus."

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What is Elinest used for?

"Elinest is a contraceptive pill that contains norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, and is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy. The pill is effective only if it is taken as directed."

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Is Elinest a good birth control?

"When Elinest is used as directed, it is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Like other birth control pills that contain estrogen, Elinest may make your period lighter and shorter."

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What are the side effects of Elinest?

"The following side effects may occur: nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use."

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Clinical Trials for Elinest

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