Norgestimate / Ethinylestradiol
Zafemy is a brand-name transdermal contraceptive patch that delivers hormonal medication through the skin to prevent pregnancy. It is designed for use by individuals seeking a weekly birth control option. The patch releases hormones gradually to inhibit ovulation and alter cervical mucus.
Zafemy is a weekly hormonal birth control patch used to prevent pregnancy.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2531280
- Generic
- Zafemy
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Zafemy is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women of reproductive age who choose a transdermal delivery method for contraception.
As a hormonal contraceptive, Zafemy delivers synthetic hormones through the skin to suppress ovulation and thicken cervical mucus to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg.
This is a brand-name medication with no generic equivalent available. Patients should follow prescribed dosing schedules carefully and consult healthcare providers about potential side effects, contraindications, and risks associated with hormonal contraceptives. Women who smoke, are over 35, or have certain medical conditions may have increased health risks when using hormonal contraceptives.
Official drug label
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