New Oral Contraceptive, Loestrin(R) 24 Fe, Approved By FDA

... Warner Chilcott announced todaythat the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its 24-day oralcontraceptive, Loestrin(R) 24 Fe (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradioltablets, USP and ferrous fumarate tablets), for the prevention of pregnancy.Loestrin 24 Fe ("Loestrin 24") is the first birth-control pill approved in theUnited States that provides 24 days of active hormonal therapy and four daysof iron containing placebo pills... click link for more info. ...