Brand name: Brevinor-1 28 Day TM
Active ingredients: norethisterone + ethinylestradiol
What it is used for
INDICATIONS AS AT 31 AUGUST 1998 : Contraception
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one part.
Part 1: Tablet, uncoated
white, round, flat tablet with bevelled edges, approximately 3/16 inch diameter engraved "Searle" on one side and 'BX' on the other
How to take this medicine: Oral
Part 2: Tablet, uncoated
Orange, round, flat tablet with bevelled edges, approximately 3/16 inch diameter, engraved "searle" on one side and "p" on the other.
How to take this medicine: Oral
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
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Storage instructions
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from direct sunlight
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on January 1, 2019. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Over 65?
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient norethisterone + ethinylestradiol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
