Extended cycle multiphasic oral contraceptive kit

Details Extended cycle multiphasic oral contraceptive kit Extended cycle multiphasic oral contraceptive kit

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Badio, Barbara P (Department: 1628)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system doai

Reexamination Certificate

active

07935691

ABSTRACT:
A multiphasic contraceptive kit for use to practice a multiphasic method of contraception that provides for sequentially administering to a female of child bearing age: (a) a Phase I composition containing a progestogen and an estrogen for about 4 to about 7 days; (b) a Phase II composition containing a progestogen and an estrogen for about 8 to about 16 days; (c) a Phase III composition containing a progestogen and an estrogen for about 4 to about 7 days; and (d) optionally, a Phase IV composition which is a placebo or a non-steroidal component, wherein the ethinyl estradiol equivalent amount of estrogen in the Phase II composition is at least 5 mcg greater than the ethinyl estradiol equivalent amount of estrogen in each of the Phase I and III compositions. Preferably the sequential administration is repeated the day following the completion of the administration of the Phase III compositions providing an extended cycle multiphasic oral contraceptive method.

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