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Nuvaring TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: etonogestrel + ethinylestradiol
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NUVARING etonogestrel 11.7 mg and ethinylestradiol 2.7 mg vaginal drug delivery systemDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
NUVARING is for use for contraception.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Drug delivery system, vaginal
- Vaginal
- Smoothe, flexible, transperant colourless ring with a noticeable join: 54 mm in diameter and 4 mm in cross-sectional diameter.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 ring pack
- 3 rings pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient etonogestrel + ethinylestradiol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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