An authorized generic of Generess Fe was sold before, but it isn’t sold now. Ask your pharmacist whether a generic is available.
Source: FDA, updated October 30, 2026
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Generess Fe itself isn’t sold as a prescription anymore.
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What the FDA label says
Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets are 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 I 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 I LOWEST EXPECTED AND TYPICAL FAILURE RATES DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF CONTINUOUS USE OF A METHOD
Adapted from RA Hatcher et al, Reference 7.
% Of Women Experiencing an Unintended Pregnancyin the First Year of Continuous Use
Method · Lowest ExpectedThe authors' best guess of the percentage of women expected to experience an accidental pregnancy among couples who initiate a method (not necessarily for the first time) and who use it consistently and correctly during the first year if they do not stop for any other reason. · TypicalThis term represents “typical” couples who initiate use of a method (not necessarily for the first time), who experience an accidental pregnancy during the first year if they do not stop use for any other reason.
(No contraception)
Oral contraceptives · 3
Combined · 0.1 · N/A N/A - Data not available.
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 · 2.0
copper T 380A · 0.6 · 0.8
LNg 20 · 0.1 · 0.1
Condom without spermicides
female · 5 · 21
male · 3 · 14
Cervical Cap with spermicidal cream or jelly
nulliparous · 9 · 20
parous · 26 · 40
Periodic abstinence (all methods) · 1-9 · 25
Withdrawal · 4 · 19
Female sterilization · 0.5 · 0.5
Male sterilization · 0.10 · 0.15
Source: the FDA label for Norethindrone Acetate And Ethinyl Estradiol (Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.), January 15, 2024. Full label on DailyMed
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