Activella Oral Tablet 0.5-0.1Mg Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Activella: Oral tablet (0.5-0.1mg)

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Activella 0.5mg-0.1mg Tab
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
Pill Identification: LOGO  |  NOVO 291
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Activella 0.5mg-0.1mg Tab
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Activella 0.5mg-0.1mg Tab

What is this Medicine?

ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE (es tra DYE ole; nor eth IN drone) is used as hormone replacement in menopausal women who still have their uterus. This product helps to treat hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis (weak bones).

CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Activella: Oral tablet(0.5-0.1mg)
Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*
*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
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Activella 0.5mg-0.1mg Tablet

NDC: 608460201
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Menopause, Hot Flashes, Atrophic Vaginitis, Osteoporosis Prophylaxis

Storage Information
Protect from light
Store in a dry place
Store between 68 to 77 degrees F, excursions permitted 59 to 86 degrees F
Activella 0.5mg-0.1mg Tablet
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Gemini Laboratories, LLC
Pill Identification: LOGO  |  NOVO 291
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Color: white
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Reported Side Effects for Activella 0.5mg-0.1mg Tablet

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Endometrial Hyperplasia Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Fluid Retention Incidence:
1.0-10.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Emotional Lability Incidence:
1.0-6.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Increase In Breast Size Incidence:
2.0-7.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Heavy Menstrual Period Incidence:
2.0-5.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Depression Incidence:
3.0-9.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Inability To Sleep Incidence:
3.0-8.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Breakthrough Bleeding Incidence:
3.0-26.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Nervousness Incidence:
3.0-6.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Loose Stools Incidence:
4.0-14.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Acne Incidence:
4.0-5.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Skin Rash Incidence:
5.0-6.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Lightheadedness Incidence:
6.0-7.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Fluid Retention Incidence:
6.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Stomach Pain Incidence:
6.0-14.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Vaginal Infection Incidence:
6.0-13.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Joint Pain Incidence:
6.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Weakness Incidence:
8.0-13.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Upset Stomach Incidence:
8.0-12.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Back Pain Incidence:
9.0-15.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Weight Gain Incidence:
9.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Headache Incidence:
17.0-25.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Menstrual Cramps Incidence:
20.0-31.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Breast Pain Incidence:
25.0-48.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
No Menstrual Periods Incidence:
54.0-65.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Daily Life Interactions for Activella 0.5mg-0.1mg Tablet
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Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

Minor Lifestyle Interaction
Grapefruit juice and Activella 0.5mg-0.1mg Tablet(Estradiol)
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Grapefruit juice and Estrogens(Estradiol)
Grapefruit juice and grapefruit-containing foods may increase the side effects of estrogen in some females, such as nausea, breast tenderness, headache or fluid retention. There may be no interaction. Do not significantly change your grapefruit intake while taking estrogens for hormone replacement therapy or as part of hormonal birth control products. Report any unusual side effects, like unusual non-menstrual vaginal bleeding, promptly for evaluation.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.


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