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Norelgestromin

Generic Name
Norelgestromin
Brand Names
Evra, Xulane, Zafemy
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H29NO2
CAS Number
53016-31-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
R0TAY3X631

Overview

Norelgestromin is a drug used in contraception. Norelgestromin is the active progestin responsible for the progestational activity that occurs in women after application of ORTHO EVRA patch.

Background

Norelgestromin is a drug used in contraception. Norelgestromin is the active progestin responsible for the progestational activity that occurs in women after application of ORTHO EVRA patch.

Indication

Norelgestromin is used for contraception and menopausal hormonal therapy. Norelgestromin may potentially be used in breast cancer treatment due to its inhibitory effect on estrone sulfatase . They convert sulfated steroid precursors to estrogen during pregnancy.

Associated Conditions

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2019/07/12
Phase 1
Completed
2017/09/06
Phase 4
Completed
2007/02/26
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
2005/12/05
Phase 4
Completed
Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Belgium
2005/11/24
Phase 1
Completed
2005/11/24
Phase 1
Completed
2005/11/17
Phase 1
Completed
2005/10/12
Phase 3
Completed
2005/10/12
Phase 3
Completed
2005/10/12
Phase 3
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-2220
TRANSDERMAL
150 ug in 1 d
1/5/2024
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
70710-1190
TRANSDERMAL
150 ug in 1 mg
9/16/2023
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
70771-1777
TRANSDERMAL
150 ug in 1 mg
9/16/2023
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
0378-3340
TRANSDERMAL
150 ug in 1 d
2/4/2021
Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC
69238-1521
TRANSDERMAL
150 ug in 1 d
12/30/2023
AvKARE
42291-930
TRANSDERMAL
150 ug in 1 d
5/15/2023
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
65162-358
TRANSDERMAL
150 ug in 1 d
5/1/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
Authorised
8/22/2002

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
EVRA TRANSDERMAL PATCH (6 mg/600 mcg)
SIN12423P
PATCH
6 mg/patch
9/17/2003

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
No TGA approvals found for this drug.
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