Ferrous Cation: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Labeled uses

Hailey Fe 1.5/30 is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective. Table 1 lists the typical accidental pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization, depends upon the reliability with which they are used. Correct and consistent use of methods can result in lower failure rates. TABLE 1 LOWEST EXPECTED AND TYPICAL FAILURE RATES DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF CONTINUOUS USE OF A METHOD | % Of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancy in the First Year of Continuous Use | Method | Lowest Expected* | Typical** | (No contraception) | (85) | (85) | Oral contraceptives | | 3 | Combined | 0.1 | N/A*** | progestin only | 0.5 | N/A*** | Diaphragm with spermicidal cream or jelly | 6 | 20 | Spermicides alone (foam, creams, gels, vaginal suppositories, and vaginal film) | 6 | 26 | Vaginal Sponge | | | nulliparous | 9 | 20 | parous | 20 | 40 | Implant | 0.05 | 0.05 | Injection: depot medroxyprogesterone acetate | 0.3 | 0.3 | IUD | | | progesterone T | 1.5 | 2 | copper T 380A…