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Ethynodiol diacetate

Generic Name
Ethynodiol diacetate
Brand Names
Kelnor 1/35 28 Day, Kelnor 1/50 28 Day, Zovia 1/35e 28 Day, Zovia 1/50e 28 Day
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C24H32O4
CAS Number
297-76-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
62H10A1236

Overview

A synthetic progestational hormone used alone or in combination with estrogens as an oral contraceptive. Although etynodiol or ethynodiol are sometimes used as a synonym for ethynodiol diacetate, what is usually being referred to is actually ethynodiol diacetate and not ethynodiol (which is a separate drug that has never been marketed, see Etynodiol).

Indication

For the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception.

Associated Conditions

  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • Hypermenorrhea
  • Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea)
  • Pain
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

FDA Drug Approvals

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EMA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
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Status
Registration Date
FEMULEN Tablets
33485
Proqualix Pty Ltd - in Administration
Medicine
A
10/29/1991

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
DEMULEN 30 (28 DAY PACK)
00471526
Tablet - Oral
2 MG
12/31/1979
DEMULEN 30 (21 DAY PACK)
00469327
Tablet - Oral
2 MG
12/31/1979
DEMULEN 50 (28 DAY PACK)
00343536
Tablet - Oral
1 MG
12/31/1970
DEMULEN 50 (21 DAY PACK)
00028630
Tablet - Oral
1 MG
12/31/1970

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

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Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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