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Ethinylestradiol

Generic Name
Ethinylestradiol
Brand Names
Afirmelle 28 Day, Alesse, Altavera 28 Day, Alyacen 1/35, Alyacen 7/7/7, Amethia 91 Day, Amethyst, Annovera, Apri 28 Day, Aranelle 28, Ashlyna 91 Day, Aubra 28 Day, Aurovela, Aurovela Fe, Aviane 28, Ayuna 28 Day Pack, Azurette 28 Day, Balcoltra 28 Day, Balziva 28 Day, Bekyree 28 Day, Beyaz 28 Day, Blisovi 21 Fe 1.5/30 28 Day Pack, Blisovi 21 Fe 1/20 28 Day Pack, Blisovi 24 Fe 1/20 28 Day, Brevicon, Briellyn 28 Day, Camrese 91 Day, Camreselo 91 Day, Caziant 28 Day, Cesia 28 Day, Charlotte 24 Fe Chewable 28 Day, Chateal 28 Day, Cléo -35, Cryselle 28, Cyclafem 1/35 28 Day, Cyclafem 7/7/7 28 Day, Cyestra-35, Cyonanz 28 Day, Cyred 28 Day, Dasetta 1/35 28 Day, Dasetta 7/7/7 28 Day, Daysee 91 Day, Delyla 28 Day, Diane, Dolishale 28 Day, Elinest 28 Day, Eluryng, Emoquette, Enilloring, Enpresse 28 Day, Enskyce 28 Day, Estarylla 28 Day, Evra, Falmina 28 Day, Fayosim 91 Day, Femcon Fe 28 Day, Femhrt 0.5/2.5 28 Day, Femynor 28 Day, Finzala 24 Fe Chewable 28 Day, Freya, Fyavolv, Gemmily 28 Day, Gianvi 28-day, Hailey 1.5/30 21 Day, Hailey 24 Fe 28 Day, Hailey Fe 1.5/30 28 Day, Hailey Fe 1/20 28 Day, Iclevia 91 Day, Indayo, Introvale 91 Day, Isibloom 28 Day, Jaimiess 91 Day, Jasmiel 28 Day, Jinteli, Jolessa 91 Day, Joyeaux 28 Day, Juleber 28 Day, Junel 1.5/30 21 Day, Junel 1/20 21 Day, Junel Fe 1.5/30 28 Day, Junel Fe 1/20 28 Day, Junel Fe 24 1/20 28 Day, Kaitlib Fe 28 Day, Kalliga, Kariva 28 Day, Kelnor 1/35 28 Day, Kelnor 1/50 28 Day, Kurvelo, Larin 1.5/30, Larin 1/20, Larin 24 Fe 1/20, Larin Fe 1.5/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Larissia 28 Day Pack, Layolis Fe 28, Leena 28 Day, Levonest 28 Day, Levora 0.15/30 28 Day, Lillow 28 Day, Linessa, Lo Loestrin Fe 28 Day, Lo Simpesse, Lo-zumandimine 28 Day, Lo/ovral 28 Day, LoJaimiess, Loestrin 1.5/30 21 Day, Loestrin 24 Fe 28 Day, Loestrin Fe 1/20 28 Day, Lolo, Lomedia 24 Fe, Loryna, Loseasonique, Low-ogestrel 28 Day, Lutera 28 Day, Marlissa 28 Day, Marvelon, Melodetta 24 Fe Chewable 28 Day, Merzee 28 Day, Mibelas 24 Fe Chewable 28 Day, Microgestin 1.5/30 21 Day, Microgestin 1/20 21 Day, Microgestin 24 Fe 28 Day, Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 28 Day, Microgestin Fe 1/20 28 Day, Mili 28 Day, Min-ovral, Minastrin 24 Fe Chewable 28 Day, Mircette 28 Day, Mono-linyah 28 Day, Mononessa 28 Day, Myzilra 28 Day, Necon 0.5/35 28 Day, Necon 1/35 28 Day, Necon 7/7/7 28 Day, Nexesta Fe 28 Day, Nikki 28 Day, Nortrel 1/35 21 Day, Nortrel 1/35 28 Day, Nortrel 7/7/7 28 Day, Nuvaring, Nylia 1/35 28 Day, Nylia 7/7/7 28 Day, Nymyo 28 Day, Ocella 28 Day, Orsythia 28 Day, Ortho Tri-cyclen 28 Day, Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo 28 Day, Ortho-novum 7/7/7 28 Day, Philith 28 Day, Pimtrea Pack, Pirmella 1/35 28 Day, Pirmella 7/7/7 28 Day, Portia 28 Day, Previfem 28 Day, Quartette 91 Day Pack, Reclipsen, Rhuzdah 28 Day, Rivelsa 91 Day, Safyral 28 Day, Seasonale, Seasonique, Select, Setlakin 91 Day, Simliya, Simpesse, Sprintec 28 Day, Sronyx 28 Day, Syeda 28 Day, Synphasic, Tarina 24 Fe 1/20 28 Day, Tarina Fe 1/20 28 Day, Taysofy 28 Day, Taytulla 28 Day, Tilia Fe, Tri Femynor 28 Day, Tri-LO- Estarylla 28 Day, Tri-LO-marzia 28-day, Tri-LO-mili, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-estarylla 28 Day, Tri-legest 28 Day, Tri-linyah, Tri-mili 28 Day, Tri-nymyo 28 Day Pack, Tri-previfem 28 Day, Tri-sprintec 28 Day, Tri-vylibra 28 Day, Tri-vylibra Lo 28 Day, Trinessa 28 Day, Trinessa Lo 28 Day, Triquilar, Trivora 28 Day, Turqoz 28 Day, Twirla 3 Count Weekly Patch, Tyblume 28 Day, Tydemy 28 Day, Velivet 28 Day, Vestura, Vienva 28 Day, Viorele 28 Day, Volnea 28 Day, Vyfemla 28 Day, Vylibra 28 Day, Wera 28 Day, Wymzya Fe 28 Day, Xulane, Yasmin, Yasmin 28 Day, Yaz 28 Day, Yaz Plus, Zafemy, Zarah, Zenchent, Zovia 1/35e 28 Day, Zovia 1/50e 28 Day, Zumandimine 28 Day
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H24O2
CAS Number
57-63-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
423D2T571U

Overview

Ethinylestradiol was first synthesized in 1938 by Hans Herloff Inhoffen and Walter Hohlweg at Schering. It was developed in an effort to create an estrogen with greater oral bioavailability. These properties were achieved by the substitution of an ethinyl group at carbon 17 of estradiol. Ethinylestradiol soon replaced mestranol in contraceptive pills. Ethinylestradiol was granted FDA approval on 25 June 1943.

Indication

Ethinylestradiol is combined with other drugs for use as a contraceptive, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, moderate acne, moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause, prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Associated Conditions

  • Menopausal Osteoporosis
  • Mild to Moderate Acne
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Moderate Acne vulgaris
  • Moderate, severe, Vasomotor Symptoms caused by Menopause

Clinical Trials

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Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2007/10/26
Phase 1
Completed
2007/07/20
Phase 1
Completed
2006/11/01
Phase 2
Completed
2006/08/22
Phase 3
Completed
2006/04/17
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
2005/11/15
Phase 2
Completed
Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
2005/09/19
Phase 3
Completed
2005/09/16
Phase 3
Completed
2005/07/06
Phase 3
Withdrawn
2005/07/06
Phase 3
Completed

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Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
68462-637
ORAL
20 ug in 1 1
5/19/2022

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Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
MILEY 21
ambicare pharmaceuticals inc.
02556553
Tablet - Oral
0.03 MG
N/A
ESTINYL TAB 0.05MG
schering-plough canada inc
00028223
Tablet - Oral
.05 MG / TAB
12/31/1951
TRIPHASIL 21 TAB
wyeth ltd.
00782416
Tablet - Oral
30 MCG / TAB
12/31/1989
TRIPHASIL 21 TAB
wyeth ltd.
00782416
Tablet - Oral
30 MCG
12/31/1989
TRIPHASIL 21 TAB
wyeth ltd.
00782416
Tablet - Oral
40 MCG
12/31/1989
BREVICON 1/35 TABLETS (28-DAY PACK)
02189062
Tablet - Oral
0.035 MG
9/16/1996
CENTRISA 21
02411199
Tablet - Oral
0.035 MG
N/A
CYCLEN TABLETS (28 DAY)
01992872
Tablet - Oral
0.035 MG
12/31/1992
SYNPHASIC 21 TABLETS
syntex inc.
00620947
Tablet - Oral
.035 MG / TAB
12/31/1986
SEASONIQUE
teva canada limited
02346176
Tablet - Oral
0.01 MG
4/18/2011

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Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
AILYN DIARIO 2 MG/0,03 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG
Exeltis Healthcare S.L.
77181
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Not Commercialized
HARMONET 0,075 MG/0,02 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS
Wyeth Farma S.A.
61975
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
YASMIN 0,03mg/3mg comprimidos recubiertos con pelicula
Bayer Portugal Lda.
3339181IP1
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Not Commercialized
GESDINE 0,075 MG/0,02 MG COMPRIMIDOS EFG
Exeltis Healthcare S.L.
80164
COMPRIMIDO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Not Commercialized
MELIANE COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS
298 IS 187 F3
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
MINULET 0,075 MG/0,03 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS
Pfizer B.V.
RVG 12575IP
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Not Commercialized
ETINILESTRADIOL/DROSPIRENONA STADA 0,03 mg/3 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG
Laboratorio Stada S.L.
76057
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
ANTINELLE 0,02 mg/3 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG
76089
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO CON PELÍCULA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
MELIANE 0,075 mg / 0,02 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS
Bayer Hispania S.L.
61973
COMPRIMIDO RECUBIERTO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
MITHRARING 0,120 MG/0,015 MG CADA 24 HORAS SISTEMA DE LIBERACION VAGINAL EFG
Novalon S.A.
84449
SISTEMA DE LIBERACIÓN VAGINAL
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Not Commercialized

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