etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol-vaginal ring (cont.)
OVERDOSE: Overdose with this product is highly unlikely. Do not use more than one ring at a time. If overdose is suspected, remove the ring and contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This product may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe nausea, vomiting, unusual vaginal bleeding or irregular menstrual periods.
NOTES: Do not share this product with others. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. You should have a complete physical examination, including blood pressure measurements, breast and pelvic examinations, and a PAP test (for vaginal cancer), at least once a year. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately. A manufacturer's Patient Information Leaflet about this product should be dispensed with each prescription. Read the information carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have.
MISSED DOSE: If the use of this product is interrupted (removed or falls out) or if you forget to insert or remove this product at the recommended time, consult the Patient Information Leaflet or your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule. If the hormone ring has been removed for longer than 3 hours, the use of a back-up method of birth control for 7 days is recommended. See the How To Use section. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
STORAGE: Pharmacist: Prior to dispensing, store in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Patient: Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage up to 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not use after the expiration date. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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