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Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol) is an oral contraceptive and is used to prevent pregnancy.

Do not take Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol) or to similar medications.

Before using Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure if you have blood clots, blood sugar problems, like diabetes, cancer of the breast, cervix, ovary, uterus, vagina, or unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been evaluated by a health care professional, depression, fibroids, gallbladder disease, heart or circulation problems, high blood pressure, jaundice, liver disease, menstrual problems, migraine headaches, tobacco smoker, stroke

Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol) can increase your sensitivity to the sun and you may burn more easily. Use sunscreen and protective clothing during long periods outdoors. Tanning booths should be used with caution. Tobacco smoking increases the risk of getting a blood clot or having a stroke while you are taking Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol) especially if you are more than 35 years old. You are strongly advised not to smoke.

Other: Breast tissue changes or discharge, vaginal bleeding during your period or between your periods, headaches or migraines, increases in blood sugar, especially if you have diabetes, increases in blood pressure, especially if you are known to have high blood pressure, symptoms of vaginal infection (itching, irritation or unusual discharge), tenderness in the upper abdomen, vomiting, yellowing of the eyes or skin

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist

Store Ortho Novum 1/50 Birth Control (norethindrone/mestranol) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.