• This medicine contains two types of sex hormones, a progestogen called norelgestromin and an oestrogen called ethinyl estradiol. Because it contains two hormones, it is called a ‘combined hormonal contraceptive.

Therapeutic Indications Of Evra Transdermal - 3 Patches

• It is used to prevent pregnancy

Method Of Administration Of Evra Transdermal Patches

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The recommended dose is:
• Weeks 1, 2 & 3: Put on one patch and leave it on for exactly seven days.
• Week 4: Do not put on a patch this week. If you have not used a hormonal contraceptive during your previous cycle
• You may start this medicine on the first day of your next period.
• If one or more days have elapsed since the start of your period, talk to your doctor about temporarily using a non-hormonal contraceptive.
• If you switch from the oral contraceptive pill to transdermal patch
• If you are switching from an oral contraceptive pill to this medicine:
• Wait until you get your menstrual period.
• Put on your first patch during the first 24 hours of your period.
• If the patch is applied after Day 1 of your period, you should:
• Use a non-hormonal contraceptive until Day 8 when you change your patch.
• If you do not get your period within 5 days of taking the last contraceptive pill, check with your doctor before starting this medicine.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.