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from eMedTV.comThere is only one standard way to dose etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring, regardless of your age, weight, or medical conditions.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
(Click Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring Dosing for more information.)
Etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring can interact with a number of other medications (see Drug Interactions With Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring).
An etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring overdose is unlikely, for various reasons. Women who take too much of a combined hormonal contraceptive (such as etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring) may experience the following symptoms:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Vaginal bleeding
- Other menstrual irregularities.
(Click NuvaRing Overdose for more information.)
You may notice that your pharmacist keeps etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring in the refrigerator. However, you can keep the vaginal ring at room temperature for up to four months. If you will not be using it within four months, you should store etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring in the refrigerator until use.
Keep etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring and all other medications out of the reach of children.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD